Power Outage Disrupts Life Across Spain and Portugal
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A massive power outage paralyzed large sections of Spain and Portugal on Monday, affecting around 50 million residents. The incident, described as "exceptional and extraordinary" by Eduardo Prieto of Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica, struck shortly after noon, halting subway services, shutting down traffic lights, and disrupting phone networks.
The blackout caused significant travel disruptions, grounding flights at Spanish airports and halting train services. In Lisbon, thousands of tourists were left stranded as subway stations fell dark and street traffic became chaotic. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Portuguese officials convened emergency meetings to address the crisis.
Authorities stated that the outage appeared to originate from Spain’s electricity distribution network, but the exact cause remained undisclosed. The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center confirmed that there were no indications of a cyberattack involved.
While some phone services continued, many struggled to find information on internet connectivity and transportation. In Terrassa, stores ran out of generators as residents scrambled for backup power solutions. Emergency services in both nations activated contingency plans with backup power supplies. The situation remains fluid as efforts continue to restore electricity across the Iberian Peninsula.
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