In a startling incident on the Iberian Peninsula, tens of millions of individuals in Spain and Portugal experienced significant interruptions to their daily routines due to a massive power outage that persisted for several hours.
Monday proved to be a challenging day as hospitals relied on backup generators, high-speed trains were halted, and supermarkets closed their doors. By Monday evening, partial power restoration occurred in some areas of Spain; however, many residents remained in the dark. Authorities are working diligently to identify and rectify the issue while there is still daylight.
Below are scenes capturing the impact of the blackouts across various locations:
**Spain**
**Córdoba**
Train services came to a standstill with travelers abandoning high-speed trains.
**Pamplona**
Medical personnel engaged in relocating patients, as hospitals faced operational challenges running on generator power.
**Madrid**
With subways and trains out of operation, long queues formed at bus stops in the downtown area. Stuck passengers awaited power restoration at Atocha train station, as traffic jams clogged city streets when stoplights went dark, prompting public workers to direct vehicles at busy intersections.
On Day Seven of the Madrid Open, matches were also suspended due to the blackout.
**Burgos**
Employees huddled in supermarkets as power remained out, leading to darkened shops and delays in services.
**Portugal**
**Lisbon**
In restaurants, diners attempted to enjoy their meals amid power outages. A deserted Cais do Sodre train station highlighted the impact on public transport. Grocery shoppers navigated dimly lit aisles using their phone lights, while bus stops saw longer queues than usual as commuters adapted to the situation.
Amid these disruptions, citizens expressed frustration and concern over the power outages’ effects on their daily lives and routines. As authorities continue to address the problem, efforts to restore normalcy remain paramount.
