Mass blackouts reported across parts of Taiwan

Taiwan does occasionally experience large power outages, particularly during warmer seasons when demand spikes. - Reuters

TAIPEI (AFP): Power failures were reported in many parts of Taiwan on Thursday (March 3)following what the presidential office said was "an incident" at a power plant.

The blackouts occurred after 9am (0100 GMT) across the island, from the capital Taipei to central Taichung city and southern Pingtung county, reports said.