A massive power outage has hit both Spain and Portugal, causing widespread disruption. The cause of the blackout is still under investigation, and authorities are working to restore power across both countries, with Red Eléctrica, Spain’s grid operator, confirming the issue.
Efforts are focused on reestablishing the power supply and analyzing the reasons behind the outage, according to a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), as reported by BBC.
Key Impact Areas:
- Telecommunications: Phone lines have been disrupted across Spain.
- Madrid: Parts of the Madrid metro were evacuated, and city traffic lights have malfunctioned.
- Tennis: The Madrid Tennis Open has been temporarily suspended due to the power cut, according to N1 Croatia.
- Barcelona: Thousands of passengers were evacuated as the Barcelona metro experienced severe delays. The outage also led to the closure of the tram system in the city and disabled traffic lights.
The power outage has also affected Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Efforts to restore services are ongoing, with Red Eléctrica assuring that all resources are being directed to resolve the crisis.
