Spain and Portugal have been struck by extensive power outages, causing significant disruptions across major cities and transport networks.
The Spanish power grid operator, Red Eléctrica, confirmed that the blackouts, which began on Saturday, April 26, 2025, impacted the country’s peninsular system.
Key Details:
- Affected Areas: Major cities, including Madrid and Lisbon, experienced widespread disruptions. Traffic lights were non-operational, and parts of Madrid’s underground railway system were evacuated.
- Transport Chaos: Train services were halted, and metro systems in Lisbon and Porto were suspended, leading to travel chaos in both countries.
- Events Disrupted: The blackout also forced the suspension of play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament, affecting scoreboards and court cameras.
- Restoration Efforts: Red Eléctrica announced that power restoration had begun in northern and southern Spain, describing it as a “key step” toward full recovery. Authorities in both countries are working to resolve the issue.