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Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage, millions left without electricity

ANI April 28, 2025 179 views

Spain and Portugal faced a massive power outage, leaving millions without electricity and disrupting critical services. Airports, metros, and telecom networks were severely affected, stranding passengers and halting operations. The Spanish government called an emergency meeting while authorities investigate the cause, possibly linked to a European grid failure or a fire in France. The blackout’s impact extended to neighboring regions, including Andorra and Belgium.

"The Spanish government has gathered for an emergency session at Moncloa and is monitoring the situation." – Euronews Spain"
Madrid, April 28: Spain and Portugal have been hit by power outage on Monday, leaving millions of people without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid, Euro News reported.

Key Points

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Nationwide blackout disrupts airports and metros in Spain and Portugal

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Possible causes include European grid failure or French power line fire

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Emergency government sessions underway in Madrid

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Outages reported as far as Belgium and Andorra

Official sources in Portugal told domestic media that the outage was nationwide, while similar reports have emerged from Spain. Barajas international airport in Madrid was left without power while telecommunications have also been impacted. Other airports in the region have also come ot a standstill.

Several passengers have been left stranded in the metros in the capitals of Spain and Portugal, with trains stuck in the tunnels between stations, Euronews Portugal reported.

The Spanish government has gathered for an emergency session at Moncloa and is monitoring the situation, Euronews Spain reported. Citizens of Andorra and areas of France bordering Spain were reporting being hit by the blackout. According to the latest information, outages have been reported as far as Belgium.

The cause of the power outage is not clear yet. Domestic media have reported issues with the European electric grid, which impacted national grids in the Iberian Peninsula, Euro News reported. However, a fire in the south-west of France, on the Alaric mountain, which damaged a high-voltage power line between Perpignan and eastern Narbonne, is also considered a possible cause for the outage.

Reader Comments

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Maria L.
This is terrifying! My sister is stuck in the Madrid metro right now. They're saying it might be hours before power is restored. How can this happen in 2024? 😨
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Javier R.
The article mentions France's grid issues but doesn't explain why it affected so many countries. Would appreciate more technical details about how these systems are interconnected.
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Teresa M.
Just got power back in Porto after 3 hours. The silence during the blackout was eerie - no traffic, no AC, just people helping each other with flashlights. There's something beautiful in these moments of community.
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Luis P.
This shows how vulnerable our infrastructure is. We need better backup systems and contingency plans, especially for critical services like hospitals and transportation.
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Ana C.
My flight was diverted to Marseille because of this. The airline staff had no information at all. Complete chaos at Barajas right now - hope everyone stays safe!
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Pedro V.
Respectful criticism: The article jumps between countries affected without clear organization. A simple timeline or map graphic would help readers understand the scope better.

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