Power outage hits Spain and Portugal: What happened and what was affected?
aljazeera.comPublished: 4/28/2025
Summary
A massive power outage hit large portions of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing traffic lights, public transport, and airports to shut down. The blackout also disrupted train services and led to significant disruptions in urban areas like Madrid and Lisbon. Authorities are working to restore electricity, with restoration expected to take several hours in some regions.