Spain, Portugal and parts of France loose power

On April 28, 2025, a massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, leaving millions without electricity and causing widespread disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula.

The blackout began around 12:30 PM local time, with Spain's electricity grid experiencing a dramatic drop in demand, triggering a widespread failure. Major cities like Madrid and Barcelona were plunged into darkness, halting train services and subway systems, disabling traffic lights, and causing water taps to run dry. Telecommunications, hospitals, and retail systems were severely impacted, with cash regaining dominance due to non-functional card machines. 

In Portugal, the blackout brought the Lisbon Metro, trains, and traffic lights to a halt. Mobile networks also experienced severe limitations, particularly voice calls with data services. Hospitals resorted to generators to maintain operations. The cabinet of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro held an emergency meeting over the outage. ​

The cause of the outage remains under investigation. Portugal's REN attributed it to a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" involving extreme temperature-induced atmospheric vibrations that destabilized high-voltage lines. However, this explanation has been met with skepticism. Spain's Red Eléctrica reported a strong oscillation in the electrical network that disconnected Spain from the European grid, resulting in the collapse of the Iberian electricity system. The Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute is investigating the possibility of a cyberattack.

Power restoration began slowly with assistance from neighboring France and Morocco. By 5 PM, power was gradually being restored in various Spanish regions, including Catalonia, Aragon, and Andalusia. By 7:30 PM, about one-fifth of the peninsula's electricity had been restored. Full recovery was estimated to take six to ten hours.

The blackout also disrupted major events, including the Madrid Open tennis tournament, which was suspended due to the power failure. Public transportation was significantly disrupted, with hundreds of flights delayed or canceled and numerous train evacuations underway. ​

This incident highlights the vulnerability of aging and inadequately interconnected energy grids. The Iberian Peninsula's weak 6% power interconnection with Europe hampers recovery efforts. Experts warn that similar rare atmospheric phenomena could occur elsewhere, including in the United States, where similar conditions exist.

As restoration efforts continue, authorities urge the public to remain patient and cautious, especially when traveling or navigating cities where traffic controls and public transport remain disrupted. ​Secret Glasgow

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