**Massive Power Outage Strikes Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos**

Fri Jul 11 2025 02:28:04 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Massive Power Outage Strikes Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos**

A significant power outage disrupts daily life across Spain and Portugal, leaving thousands stranded and businesses powerless.


As midday approached in Spain and Portugal, a massive power shutdown began affecting cities from Madrid to Lisbon, leaving commuters, travelers, and schoolchildren in limbo. The outage, which lasted for hours, sparked immediate chaos as trains halted, traffic signals went dark, and businesses closed their doors.

Peter Hughes found himself on a train bound for Madrid that came to a sudden stop outside the capital. With no functioning toilets and dwindling daylight, he faced the uncertainty of being stuck for hours. Others like Jonathan Emery, traveling from Seville, described how local residents showed extraordinary kindness by bringing food and water to those stranded.

In metropolitan areas, the outages forced people out of offices, creating a strange free-for-all without traffic lights. Many businesses struggled as card payments ceased to work, resulting in long queues for cash withdrawals. Mark England, on vacation in Benidorm, recounted his eerie experience of dining in darkness as the fire alarms blared.

Reports indicated that mobile phone networks were disrupted, complicating efforts to gather information on the ongoing situation. Panic spread as residents rushed to stock up on essentials, fearing a prolonged outage. Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica announced efforts to restore service, with hopes to revive power within hours, while Portugal's REN suggested repairs could last up to a week.

By early evening, the situation remained fluid with many still unsure if they would make it home, as flights and transport continued to be affected. As authorities scrambled to address the crisis, frustration and uncertainty plagued the affected populations, underscoring the challenges of managing such widespread electrical failure.

In this moment of crisis, the response from local communities pointed to resilience, as residents rallied to help one another amid the unexpected chaos.

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