Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

Wednesday, 30 April, 2025117 words2 minutes
A massive power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting millions of people. The blackout caused widespread disruption to daily life and transportation systems.
The outage knocked out electricity across both countries, leading to chaos on roads, in airports, and on public transport. Traffic lights stopped working, causing confusion for drivers. Trains and subways came to a halt, leaving passengers stranded. Many flights were delayed or cancelled, creating problems for travelers.
Both governments declared states of emergency and worked to restore power. By the next day, electricity was back in most areas. However, some transportation services were still not fully operational, especially trains and flights. The cause of the blackout was not immediately clear, and investigations were ongoing.
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Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

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  • widespread
  • disruption
  • stranded
  • operational

Quiz

  1. 1. What was one of the main effects of the power outage?

  2. 2. How did the governments respond to the situation?