Doha: A widespread power outage struck southeastern France Saturday, affecting around 160,000 homes, according to the country’s electricity grid operator. The blackout extended to Cannes and its surrounding areas, raising concerns about disruptions to the final day of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. However, organizers assured that the closing ceremony would proceed as planned.

According to Qatar News Agency, the outage began at 10:00 AM local time, but the exact cause remains unknown.