Madrid Open matches suspended, mobile networks hit: What we know about massive Spain, Portugal power outage
Posted on: Apr 28, 2025 18:29 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
A monumental force brownout come to kingdom of spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday, impacting millions, with the cause not immediately known.
Eduardo Prieto, head of operations at Spain's grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE), stated in a news conference that restoring power to the Spanish electric grid could take between six and ten hours, according to Reuters.
Local reports indicated that the outage disrupted traffic lights, airports, and the Madrid underground. Spanish grid operator Red Electrica is collaborating with energy companies to restore power.
Public transport, traffic lights, and phone services were mostly down in parts of Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon, with trains largely halted.
According to statements quoted by AFP, both the government and Red Electrica are investigating the cause of the blackout, while utilities have activated backup plans.
Photos from Spain's El Pais newspaper showed halted metro trains in Madrid, police managing traffic, and reporters working by flashlight in a darkened office.
In France, the grid operator Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) informed Reuters that there was a short power outage, but the electricity has since been restored. It is currently investigating the cause.
(With inputs from AFP, AP and Reuters)
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