An unexpected blackout struck Spain, leaving millions without electricity for several hours. The outage also affected parts of Portugal and southern France, causing disruptions in transportation and communications.
The Spanish government has confirmed that power has been restored in many areas, but authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that "no hypothesis is being ruled out," suggesting possibilities ranging from a technical failure to an unusual weather phenomenon or even a cyberattack.
Spanish nuclear power plants temporarily halted energy production, while hospitals and critical infrastructure relied on emergency generators to maintain essential services. Meanwhile, traffic in major cities was severely impacted due to non-functioning traffic lights, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit travel.
The government has established an investigative commission to analyze the event and prevent similar incidents in the future. Citizens have been advised to follow only official information and avoid speculation.
While the situation is gradually returning to normal, concerns remain about the possible causes of one of the most extensive blackouts ever recorded in Europe.