Google Cloud Experiences Network Disruptions in India Following Fire at Third-Party Data Center
June 10, 2026
Google Cloud Experiences Network Disruptions in India Following Fire at Third-Party Data Center
Google Cloud is currently grappling with significant network disruptions across India after a fire at a third-party data center facility triggered an emergency power shutdown. The incident, which began on June 9, has impacted network traffic and caused elevated latency for users in major cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and surrounding regions.
According to Google Cloud’s Service Health page, the fire necessitated an immediate power cutoff to networking equipment, isolating a non-compute local Point of Presence (POP) in Delhi. This event sharply reduced available network capacity in the metro area, forcing Google to reroute a substantial volume of traffic away from the affected facility. The company acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating that customers may continue to experience slightly elevated latency and suboptimal network routing until the facility is fully restored. Notably, Google has indicated that there is currently no workaround available for affected users.
As of the time of reporting, service disruptions persist. The specific cause of the fire and the identity of the third-party facility have not been disclosed. This event underscores the fragility of modern cloud infrastructure, where localized physical incidents can have cascading effects on regional digital services. It highlights the critical need for hyperscalers to maintain robust redundancy and failover mechanisms, particularly in fast-growing markets like India.
Google launched its cloud region in Delhi in 2021, marking its second such facility in the country. The company is currently investing heavily in the Indian market, including a $15 billion data center project in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, developed in partnership with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel. This latest disruption serves as a reminder of the operational challenges that accompany rapid expansion in emerging data center hubs.
Source: datacenterdynamics
