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        "msgid": "police-identify-three-suspected-causes-of-cable-failure-triggering-sumatra-blackout-1780161810",
        "date": "2026-05-25 13:04:13",
        "title": "Police Identify Three Suspected Causes of Cable Failure Triggering Sumatra Blackout",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Police have identified three possible causes for a transmission cable failure that triggered a blackout across Sumatra on 23 May, including severe weather, mechanical issues, and loose connections. The investigation found no evidence of sabotage, with damaged cables showing frayed edges rather than clean cuts, and no structural damage to transmission towers.",
        "content": "<p>Police have revealed three suspected causes of a transmission cable\nfailure that caused a power outage in Sumatra on Friday, 23 May,\naccording to Deputy Chief of Bareskrim Police, Inspector General Nunung\nSyaifuddin.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation by Bareskrim, Puslabfor, and PLN suggests the\nincident may have been triggered by severe weather conditions. \u2018The\ntransmission cable break is still under investigation, with possible\nfactors including mechanical issues from friction and wind effects,\u2019 he\nstated during a press conference on Monday, 25 May.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the cable could have been severed due to heat from\nloose connections creating gaps, or tension and swaying caused by\nextreme weather. These issues led to frequency and voltage instability,\ncausing a cascading power plant shutdown and a widespread blackout\nacross Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, and parts of\nSouth Sumatra.<\/p>\n<p>Nunung confirmed that the transmission tower structure showed no\nsignificant damage. Witness testimonies from locals near the site\nreported an explosion shortly before the power outage in the area.<\/p>\n<p>He also ruled out sabotage, stating the damaged cables were frayed\nrather than neatly cut, which would be expected in intentional damage.\nAuthorities urged the public not to spread misinformation about the\nincident.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/police-identify-three-suspected-causes-of-cable-failure-triggering-sumatra-blackout-1780161810",
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