Major power outage hits Spain and Portugal

Major power outage hits Spain and Portugal
Monday 28 April 2025 - 13:27

Large areas of Spain and Portugal, including the capital cities Madrid and Lisbon, have been affected by a significant power outage.

Spain’s power grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed the outage and stated it is working with energy companies to restore power as quickly as possible.

Reports indicate several major Spanish cities like Seville, Barcelona, and Valencia are also impacted. Telephone lines across Spain were reported to be down.

In Madrid, the outage caused disruptions, with parts of the underground metro system being evacuated and traffic lights failing. Play was also suspended at the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

Some Spanish media reports suggest parts of France may also be experiencing related issues. Authorities are working to determine the cause and extent of the outage.

add your comment

Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.

News
Storm damages national power grid, triggers widespread electricity cuts in Casablanca
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 20:58

Storm damages national power grid, triggers widespread electricity cuts in Casablanca

News
Morocco’s housing assistance program faces backlog of more than 109,000 eligible applicants
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 19:00

Morocco’s housing assistance program faces backlog of more than 109,000 eligible applicants

Politics
16 Moroccan political parties received no public funding in 2024
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 18:01

16 Moroccan political parties received no public funding in 2024

International
Schools evacuated across Italy after bomb threats
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 17:16

Schools evacuated across Italy after bomb threats