A major power outage has hit large areas of Spain and Portugal, affecting key cities such as Madrid and Lisbon. Reports indicate that the Spanish power grid operator, Red Electrica, is working diligently with energy firms to restore power across the affected regions. The outage began at eleven thirty AM UK time and is described as being on a national level.

Madrid’s busiest airport, Barajas, has reported power loss, and local media confirms that electricity has not yet been restored. The airport, which serves over sixty-six million passengers annually, remains inactive as efforts to restore power continue.

In addition, reports from local radio indicate that Madrid’s underground transport system is in the process of being evacuated. Traffic in the city has ground to a halt as traffic lights are not functioning, leading to substantial congestion and chaos on the roads.

Spanish media also suggest that parts of France might be affected by the outage, further complicating the situation. Telephone lines are reported down across Spain, adding to the challenges as authorities work to address this nationwide disruption.