Vast areas of Spain and Portugal have been hit by a massive power outage, disrupting daily activities, transportation systems, and communication networks.
Major cities like Madrid, Lisbon, Barcelona, Seville, and Porto are affected, with metro services halted and traffic lights out, causing chaos on the roads. Airports have reported delays, while Spain’s national railway operator, Renfe, has ceased train operations across the country.
Spain’s power grid operator, Red Eléctrica, is collaborating with energy companies to restore electricity. Although plans are underway to reactivate the grid, the cause of the blackout remains unknown, with authorities considering the possibility of a cyberattack.
The outage has left millions of residents scrambling to adapt, while investigations into its origin continue. The full extent of the disruptions, as well as the number of people affected, remains unclear.
This developing story highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to potential energy and security challenges.
