Across Spain and Portugal, a massive power outage has shaken up the lives of tens of millions, plunging them into darkness on what started as a typical Monday. The blackouts, which lasted several hours, left hospitals relying on generators, disrupted train services, and forced supermarkets to close their doors.
By Monday evening, power had been restored in certain regions of Spain, but many residents were still anxiously waiting for their electricity to come back on. Authorities were racing against time to identify and fix the source of the disruption while daylight lingered.
Here's a visual snapshot of the chaos:
**Spain**
In Córdoba, people were spotted abandoning a halted high-speed train. In Pamplona, medical staff scrambled to move patients as hospitals operated on backup power. The capital, Madrid, experienced significant delays, with people queued at bus stops due to the subway and train services being non-operational. At the Madrid Open, matches were halted as the venue went dark. Even in the streets, traffic congestion worsened as streetlights failed, prompting public workers to direct chaotic traffic at intersections.
**Portugal**
In Lisbon, patrons dined in a restaurant enveloped in darkness, while grocery shoppers illuminated their way with mobile phone lights. The train stations and public transit systems were equally deserted, with people waiting for buses in dimly lit areas.
As recovery efforts continue, the impact of the blackouts serves as a reminder of the reliance on stable infrastructure for daily life.
By Monday evening, power had been restored in certain regions of Spain, but many residents were still anxiously waiting for their electricity to come back on. Authorities were racing against time to identify and fix the source of the disruption while daylight lingered.
Here's a visual snapshot of the chaos:
**Spain**
In Córdoba, people were spotted abandoning a halted high-speed train. In Pamplona, medical staff scrambled to move patients as hospitals operated on backup power. The capital, Madrid, experienced significant delays, with people queued at bus stops due to the subway and train services being non-operational. At the Madrid Open, matches were halted as the venue went dark. Even in the streets, traffic congestion worsened as streetlights failed, prompting public workers to direct chaotic traffic at intersections.
**Portugal**
In Lisbon, patrons dined in a restaurant enveloped in darkness, while grocery shoppers illuminated their way with mobile phone lights. The train stations and public transit systems were equally deserted, with people waiting for buses in dimly lit areas.
As recovery efforts continue, the impact of the blackouts serves as a reminder of the reliance on stable infrastructure for daily life.
