Saralnama17% of the world's internet traffic faces disruption due to damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea. Microsoft warned Azure users about increased latency, especially in Asia and Europe. The company is working to reroute traffic but expects delays. Several major cables like SEACOM/TGN-EA, AAE-1, and EIG are affected. The Red Sea is a key route for internet connectivity between Europe and Asia. The cause of the damage is still unknown. Past incidents were due to ship anchors or deliberate acts. The ongoing conflicts in the region raise concerns about possible targeting of critical infrastructure. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 07:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 17% of the world's internet traffic faces disruption due to damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea
- Microsoft warned Azure users about increased latency, especially in Asia and Europe
- The company is working to reroute traffic but expects delays