Widespread power outage instigates disorder in Spain and Portugal
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The Iberian Peninsula was plunged into darkness early Tuesday, leaving trains stranded and hundreds of people stuck in elevators, while phone and internet coverage went kaput. Spain and Portugal felt the brunt of this power outage. By the close of Monday, over 60% of Spain's national electricity supply was back online, according to Spain's power operator, REE. Lights flickered back on in Madrid and Lisbon, Portugal's capital.
Almost every corner of the peninsula, home to nearly 60 million people, was affected. However, the cause behind the blackout remained a mystery, with numerous whispers about cyberattacks flooding messaging networks.
Portuguese Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro, pointed towards Spain as the source of the outage. On the other hand, Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, remained cautious. He urged the public to refrain from speculating, owing to the risk of misinformation as various potential causes were under examination.
Sanchez revealed that approximately 15 gigawatts of electricity - more than half the power being consumed at the time - suddenly disappeared in a matter of seconds.
In the recent updates, the cause of the blackout is still unclear. While authorities investigate potential cyberattacks and technical failures, it's essential to remain informed and critical of any rumors circulating online. This event bears resemblance to a 2025 blackout that affected not only Spain and Portugal but also parts of France. The investigations from that incident are ongoing[1][2].
- The blackout in the Iberian Peninsula, affecting millions of people, has sparked political discussions, with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro accusing Spain as the source, while Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, urges caution due to ongoing investigations into potential cyberattacks and technical failures.
- Amidst the mysterious blackout that left the Iberian Peninsula in darkness last Tuesday, over 15 gigawatts of electricity, more than half the power being consumed at the time, disappeared in a matter of seconds according to Spain's Prime Minister, Sanchez.
- The recent blackout faced by the Iberian Peninsula, reminiscent of a 2025 incident that also extended to parts of France, has emphasized the importance of staying informed and critical of online rumors while authorities investigate the cause, which remains uncertain, with potential factors including cyberattacks and technical failures.
