Power blackout in Spain, air transport in chaos: cancellations and long delays in Madrid and Barcelona
A massive power outage has hit Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France in recent hours. The system [...]
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A huge blackout electric struck in the past few hours Spain, Portugal and some areas of the Southern France.
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The transportation system of the affected areas has gone tilted around noon and chaos was encountered in the Trains, airports, subways sector, and other transportation networks. At the moment, fortunately, the situation seems to be recovering little by little. The sudden absence of electricity-the causes of which are yet to be ascertained-has caused numerous disruptions throughout Spain with strong repercussions on neighboring countries, Portugal and France.
According to when we learn at Madrid airports have also been affected by these disruptions. And it was precisely at Madrid airport that the following were recorded. cancellations and severe delays In flights departing between 11:40 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Flights were stopped at the airports of Madrid Barajas e Lisbon while reporting flight cancellations at Barcelona-El Prat.
In addition, also at Madrid, the subway was completely evacuated, and thousands of passengers were stranded at different stations.
Authorities and the operator of Spain's electricity system, Electricity Grid, immediately worked with the companies in the sector on the plan to restore the electricity supply, according to reports.
Electricity Network reports that there has been a "zero" in the Iberian Peninsula's electricity system, indicating a widespread blackout and that "the causes are being analyzed and all resources are being devoted to resolving it."
