At a time when even a ten-minute power outage can cause significant disruption, Spain, Portugal, and France have faced major electricity blackouts lasting several hours. The sudden power failures caused panic among residents, who rushed onto the streets in confusion. Flight services were halted, and trains and buses came to a standstill across affected regions.
The outages, which began on the morning of April 28, severely impacted the power systems of all three countries. With no clear information on when electricity would be restored, millions of citizens experienced widespread anxiety and disruption. Reports estimate that nearly 50 million people across the three nations were affected.
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While the exact cause of the outage remains unclear, local media reports suggest that technical issues in the European electric grid may have triggered the widespread failure. Additionally, there are reports of a fire incident in southwest France that damaged high-voltage power lines, potentially contributing to the blackout. Authorities are continuing to investigate the causes behind this unprecedented disruption.
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