Spain and Portugal blackouts latest: Power cuts not caused by cyber attack, Spanish grid says - but investigation launched
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Power has mostly been restored to cities across Spain and Portugal after a major outage caused chaos yesterday. But a debate is growing about what caused the cuts.
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    English summary:

    • A massive power outage struck most of Spain, Portugal, parts of southern France, and Andorra around 12:30 PM CET on April 28, 2025 (3.5hrs ago).
    • Electricity consumption dropped by about 50%, causing widespread disruption.
    • Possible causes include a rare atmospheric phenomenon affecting high-voltage lines or a cyberattack; investigations are ongoing.
    • The blackout disrupted traffic lights, public transport (trains, metro), airports, and telecommunications.
    • Hospitals operated on emergency power; many surgeries were suspended; urgent patient transfers prioritized.
    • Emergency plans were activated; Madrid raised its emergency level and considered military support to maintain order.
    • Power restoration began gradually but full recovery could take 6 to 10 hours.
    • The outage affected supermarkets, businesses, and public services, causing closures and delays.