A series of fiber optic cable outages in the Red Sea this week disrupted internet services across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The disruption temporarily slowed Microsoft’s Azure platform.

Microsoft Azure services are experiencing increased latency due to undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea. The disruption has necessitated rerouting through alternative paths, potentially causing higher-than-normal latencies,

Microsoft has confirmed that Azure cloud services are now functioning normally after disruptions caused by damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea. The company is continuing to monitor and optimise traffic routing while repairs are underway.