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Power outage: PŸUR services in Halle (Saale) affected for hours!
Large-scale cable network failure in Halle (Saale) on July 13th, 2025: television, radio and internet affected, possible cause a power outage.
Power outage: PŸUR services in Halle (Saale) affected for hours!
A widespread outage caused a lot of talk in Halle (Saale) today. The affected households have been without television, radio, telephone and internet since around 12:40 p.m. The cable network operator PŸUR reported that the disruption appeared to have been resolved around 6 p.m. However, what exactly led to this extensive failure remains unclear. PŸUR suggested in its app that a power outage could be considered as a possible reason. However, it is still unclear whether this is actually the case, as dubisthalle.de reports.
But what is the current situation regarding power outages in Halle (Saale)? According to Stromausfall.org, there are already four reported power outages for 2025, two of them in July. The outages are spread over the months of February, June and this month. Compared to 2024, where 27 outages were recorded, and even 36 in 2023, the numbers appear to be lower so far this year. Still, it wouldn't hurt for the city to pay more attention to infrastructure to avoid future disruptions.
Statistics of power outages in Halle (Saale)
The outages in Halle (Saale) in recent years provide an interesting insight into how often disruptions occurred:
| Year | Reported outages | In July |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 27 | 10 |
| 2023 | 36 | 3 |
| 2022 | 20 | 14 |
A look at the numbers shows that the situation a few years ago was significantly more tense than it is now. The Bundesnetzagentur collects comprehensive data on supply interruptions and shows that disruptions without prior notice are often caused by atmospheric influences, unforeseen events or disruptions by the network operator. The latest figures suggest that weather conditions and maintenance measures could be responsible for longer interruptions, particularly in Halle.
Whether today's disruption is related to this remains to be seen. The residents are hoping for a quick clarification of the causes, while those responsible are being asked to rethink their processes and adapt them if necessary. In any case, the residents of Halle (Saale) remain wide awake and excited about what comes next after this disruption. We'll keep you updated!