Overview

• Monitoring group NetBlocks reports failures on the SMW4 and IMEWE systems near Jeddah, degrading connectivity in countries including India and Pakistan.
• Microsoft says Azure has shifted affected routes away from Middle East paths, resulting in increased latency for some customers.
• Users in the United Arab Emirates, including customers of Du and Etisalat, report noticeably slower page loads.
• Kuwait’s authorities report the Falcon-GCX cable was also cut, contributing to service disruptions in the country.
• Repair operations are underway, with experts warning restoration could take longer due to security risks in the Red Sea corridor.