In a major infrastructure crisis, Spain and Portugal are grappling with a massive power blackout that has paralyzed cities, disrupted transportation systems, and brought daily life to a halt.
The widespread outage has affected millions across both countries. Trains have stopped, traffic lights are out, credit card payments are down, and mobile phone networks are largely inaccessible, causing widespread confusion and safety concerns.
Madrid’s mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has issued an urgent public advisory, pleading with residents to stay indoors and minimize all movement to avoid gridlock and allow emergency services full access to the roads.
“I ask all residents of Madrid to keep their movements to an absolute minimum and, if at all possible, to remain where they are. We want to keep all roads clear,” the mayor emphasized during a live broadcast.
The blackout has affected critical infrastructure, emergency services, and financial systems. Reports indicate that ATM withdrawals, online banking, and point-of-sale card transactions have been severely disrupted, forcing many businesses to shut down temporarily.
Meanwhile, mobile phone users are experiencing widespread outages, compounding the difficulty of communication between family members, emergency responders, and local authorities.
Authorities in both countries are working urgently to identify the cause of the blackout and restore power. As of now, there is no official timeline for when electricity and mobile networks will be fully restored.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of modern cities to large-scale infrastructure failures and raises concerns about energy security and emergency preparedness across Europe.
Officials continue to urge residents to stay indoors, conserve phone battery life, and monitor official channels for updates as the situation evolves.
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