A large-scale power outage has left millions without electricity across Spain and Portugal, with disruptions also reaching as far as southern France. The exact cause of the blackout is still under investigation, but Portuguese authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack.
In major cities, metro services were severely impacted, and some commuters were left stranded in tunnels. One traveler described the situation as “chaotic,” saying, “My life feels like a movie.” Emergency teams have been deployed to rescue those trapped underground.
Spain’s airports are facing significant challenges due to the outage. AENA, the airport operator, reported multiple incidents at various locations. However, emergency generators have been activated to ensure basic operations continue.
On social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), AENA advised passengers to contact their airlines for updates on specific flights. Travelers may experience difficulty accessing certain airport services. Despite the issues, data from Flightradar24.com shows that flights are still landing in Spain, suggesting air traffic operations are continuing, though under difficult conditions.
Authorities are working to stabilize the situation and are investigating the cause of the widespread blackout.
