Power Gradually Restored to Berlin Households After Major Blackout

Over 45,000 households in southwest Berlin experienced a major blackout starting Saturday morning, leaving residents without electricity during severely cold conditions. The blackout, attributed to attacks by leftist radical 'power terrorists,' also disrupted traffic due to non-functional traffic lights. Martina Krüger, a 77-year-old retired tax clerk from Zehlendorf, was among the first residents to have power restored at 11:14 a.m. after four days of freezing temperatures. She remained in her apartment to care for her three-year-old cat, Blacky, and upon restoration of electricity, remarked with relief, "Now I hope the heating will slowly get warm again," as she enjoyed her first hot cup of coffee since the outage.

Officials estimate that energy supply is being restored gradually to around 100,000 affected residents across Berlin. However, they caution that complete restoration could take at least an hour and a half more. Residents are advised to avoid using high-power appliances immediately after power returns to prevent system overload. The restoration process is ongoing, with authorities managing the phased return of electricity to affected areas while ensuring safety and system stability.