Three hours later, power had only been partially restored in some areas.
Utility company Nukissiorfiit said on its Facebook page that strong winds had caused a transmission failure and that it was in the process of restoring supply through an emergency power plant.
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Internet connectivity was also affected. Internet monitor NetBlocks reported a significant decline in connectivity in Greenland, “with high impact to capital Nuuk”.
It comes days after Greenland’s government published a brochure offering residents advice on crisis preparedness, while US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to seize it by force.
Trump backed down after meeting NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday, saying they had reached a “framework” deal on the Danish autonomous territory.
AFP
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