A large-scale power outage occurred in Georgia, affecting Tbilisi and Batumi, caused by tests at the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Station.

A large-scale power outage occurred in Georgia, affecting Tbilisi and Batumi, caused by tests at the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Station.

@varlamov_news 05 Aug 2026, 17:31

Today's blackout in Georgia was caused by testing at the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Plant, which aimed to identify weaknesses following the accidents in July.

@paperkartuli 05 Aug 2026, 17:24

On August 5, a large-scale power outage occurred in Georgia, affecting most of the country, including the metro in Tbilisi, marking the third blackout since late July.

@meduzalive 05 Aug 2026, 17:11

Georgia experienced its third major blackout in two weeks, leaving all cities in the country without electricity.

@mash 05 Aug 2026, 17:01

Residents of Tbilisi report partial restoration of electricity in the districts of Vake, Saburtalo, and Chugureti, but no official comments have been made by authorities or energy distribution companies.

@paperkartuli 05 Aug 2026, 16:57

The third power outage in three weeks affects the entire country, causing dissatisfaction and concern among citizens.

@paperkartuli 05 Aug 2026, 16:49

In Georgia, including Tbilisi, a blackout occurred affecting shops, restaurants, and the metro, prompting business owners to use generators.

@ostorozhno_novosti 05 Aug 2026, 16:40

Electricity is once again absent in Tbilisi and some regions of Georgia, marking the third blackout since late July, with the exact causes of the power issues still undetermined.

@paperkartuli 05 Aug 2026, 16:29