Iberia blackout: Spain restores 'more than 99%' of power DW 04/29/2025
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Spain and Portugal faced widespread power outages prompting emergency Cabinet meetings and the declaration of a state of emergency in affected regions. Major cities, including Madrid and Lisbon, experienced significant blackouts. As of Tuesday morning, over 99% of electricity had been restored in Spain, with grid operator Red Electrica working tirelessly to tackle the outage. Investigations into the cause of the blackout are ongoing, with officials ruling out foul play. Meanwhile, hospitals managed to function effectively due to their backup generators, showcasing the importance of emergency preparedness in critical infrastructures.
Hospital operations were maintained during the major blackout across Spain and Portugal due to generators, illustrating the resilience of critical services in emergencies.
Authorities in Spain and Portugal held emergency Cabinet meetings to address the extensive power outages, which prompted a state of emergency declaration in impacted areas.
Grid operator Red Electrica reported that by Tuesday, over 99% of the electricity supply had been restored in Spain after the extensive blackout.
Although the exact cause of the massive blackout remains unclear, officials have assured that there is no indication of foul play associated with the incident.
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