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Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Indian Express
Trains grind to halt, flights delayed amid Spain-Portugal power outage, US man captures chaos in viral video
A massive power outage brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday, throwing daily life across the Iberian Peninsula into chaos. Public transportation, including metro rail and trains, came to a halt, traffic signals failed, airports faced serious delays, and even ATMs and mobile services went down. Parts of southern France also briefly felt the impact. The outage, which began around 12.30 pm local time, affected cities big and small across the peninsula. The Barajas airport in Spanish capital Madrid, and the El Prat airport in Barcelona had to switch to backup power, delaying flights throughout the afternoon. Among those caught in the disruption was Evan Beckerman, co-founder of an automotive parts retailer, who shared his experience on Instagram. Posting a video from a crowded train station, he wrote, 'Total power outage across Spain and Portugal… Currently waiting for a train to Valencia but EVERYTHING on pause… Now we wait.' His footage captured scenes of confusion as passengers with their luggage stood around, waiting for updates. Watch the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Evan Beckerman (@evanbeckerman) The blackout disrupted mobile networks in Spain and Portugal, making communication difficult and adding to the disorder. Train services were thrown into disarray. As reported by Euronews Portugal, some trains were stranded mid-tunnel between stations, leaving passengers trapped underground in Lisbon and Madrid. Portuguese police later confirmed that metro rail services in Lisbon and Porto had been suspended, while traffic lights across the country stopped working, creating widespread traffic jams, according to Reuters. In response to the growing crisis, the Spanish government convened an emergency meeting at Moncloa Palace to monitor the unfolding situation, Euronews Spain reported. The effects were not confined to Spain and Portugal. Nearby Andorra and regions of southern France also experienced outages, and there were even reports of brief disruptions reaching as far as Belgium. The incident raised fresh alarms about the vulnerability of Europe's interconnected power grids. Social media quickly lit up with memes and jokes about the blackout as users found humour amid the frustration. Everyone from Spain and Portugal coming to 𝕏 to confirm the blackout — Venus 🌕 (@invincible39) April 28, 2025 no electricity in portugal and spain and my phone is about to die. goodbye world — freda (@goldenfools) April 28, 2025 Power outage cuts off Coco Gauff mid sentence too. The nerve 😮😬 — AMB (@AnnemarieBatson) April 28, 2025 Sporting events were not spared either. At the Madrid Open tennis tournament, a match between 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov and Britain's Jacob Fearnley had to be paused when scoreboards went dark and cameras lost power. Meanwhile, Cadena SER Radio reported that sections of Madrid's underground metro rail were evacuated, and traffic gridlock worsened due to the loss of traffic signals. The exact cause of the power outage is unclear and still a subject of investigation. Early reports suggest a problem with the electricity connection between France and Spain could be one of the contributing factors to the outage, a representative of an industry body that represents Europe's power sector said.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'EVERYTHING on pause': Videos capture tourists trapped at train stations after massive power outage hits Spain and Portugal
A massive power outage swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, leaving large areas without electricity and causing widespread disruption. The blackout affected homes, businesses, telecommunications, and transportation services. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" According to a Reuters report, Spanish power distributor Red Electrica warned that it could take between 6 to 10 hours to fully restore power across large parts of Spain. Amid the chaos, Evan Beckerman, co-founder of an automotive parts retailer, shared his experience while stuck at a train station. He posted a video on his Instagram with the caption, 'Total power outage across Spain and Portugal… Currently waiting for a train to Valencia but EVERYTHING on pause… Now we wait.' The footage reflected the widespread disruption at transportation hubs, showing an overcrowded train station with passengers standing around with their luggage. Live Events The blackout also caused disruptions to mobile networks in Spain and Portugal. Madrid's Barajas International Airport was among the major airports affected, with several airports across the region halting operations temporarily. Public transport services were severely impacted. According to Euronews Portugal, trains were stranded in tunnels between stations, leaving passengers trapped inside metros in Lisbon and Madrid. Portuguese police confirmed that train services were suspended, metro operations in Porto and Lisbon were shut down, and traffic signals were down across the country, as reported by Reuters. As the situation worsened, Euronews Spain reported that the Spanish government convened an emergency meeting at Moncloa Palace to monitor the developments and manage the response. The effects of the blackout stretched beyond Spain and Portugal, reaching residents in Andorra and parts of southern France near the Spanish border. There were also reports of disruptions in Belgium, raising concerns about the stability of Europe's electrical grid. Inputs from agencies
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Absolute pandemonium': Tourists stranded at train stations as massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal
A massive power outage swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, leaving large areas without electricity. The disruption caused widespread issues with the electrical grid, affecting homes, businesses, telecommunications, and transportation services. Also read: What caused massive power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of France? Here's what officials say Amid the chaos, Evan Beckerman, co-founder of an automotive parts retailer, shared his experience while being stuck at a train station. A video was posted on his Instagram handle with the caption, 'Total power outage across Spain and Portugal… Currently waiting for a train to Valencia but EVERYTHING on pause… Now we wait.' The footage reflected the widespread disruption and confusion at transportation hubs. The video showed an overcrowded train station, with passengers standing around with their luggage as he panned the camera across the scene. A post shared by Evan Beckerman (@evanbeckerman) The blackout also disrupted mobile networks in Spain and Portugal, adding to the chaos. Madrid's Barajas International Airport was among the major hubs affected, with several airports across the region halting operations temporarily. Public transport services were severely impacted. According to Euronews Portugal, trains became stranded in tunnels between stations, leaving many passengers trapped inside metros in Lisbon and Madrid. Portuguese police confirmed that train services were suspended, metro operations in Porto and Lisbon were shut down, and traffic signals were down across the country, Reuters reported. As the situation worsened, Euronews Spain reported that the Spanish government convened an emergency meeting at Moncloa Palace to monitor the developments and manage the response. The blackout's effects stretched beyond Spain and Portugal, hitting residents in Andorra and parts of southern France near the Spanish border. Reports also indicated disruptions in Belgium, raising fresh concerns about the overall stability of Europe's electrical grid. Also read: 'Don't ask for discount': Istanbul shop's signboard for Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis
