Disrupted network connectivity reported following multiple fibre cuts in the Red Sea, claims Microsoft.
Microsoft has announced that some of its Azure services are experiencing disruptions due to multiple underwater fiber cable outages in the Red Sea. According to the tech giant, the issue stems from fiber cuts that occurred on September 6.
The repair of undersea fiber cuts can take time, and Microsoft is continuously monitoring, rebalancing, and optimizing routing to reduce customer impact. Despite connectivity remaining available, rerouting has resulted in increased latency and congestion on key routes, particularly affecting traffic from the Middle East.
The incident has disrupted global internet and communications traffic, as previously reported. Microsoft will provide daily updates, or sooner if conditions change, to keep users informed about the situation. The announcement was made by Microsoft via the Bernama-WAM, the Emirates News Agency.
The location of the fiber cuts is in the Red Sea, where multiple subsea fiber optic cables were simultaneously cut. This issue is related to Azure services, and users may experience increased disruptions when traffic originates in or terminates in Asia or Europe.
Microsoft has urged Azure users to expect higher latencies due to the multiple undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea. The company is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore normal service as quickly as possible. Users are encouraged to monitor the service health status updates provided by Microsoft for the latest information.
