Massive Iberian Blackout: Cause Remains Unclear After Two Days

A massive blackout paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula, leaving Spain and Portugal without power. The event occurred on Monday, April 28th, impacting transportation, hospitals, and businesses. The cause of the blackout remains unclear two days later. Initial reports indicated a sudden drop in electricity production across the Spanish grid. Within five seconds, the grid lost approximately 15 gigawatts of power. This triggered a disconnection from the European electrical system, leading to a collapse of the Iberian network. Possible causes include a rare atmospheric phenomenon, a technical failure, or a cyberattack. The Spanish Meteorological Agency refuted the atmospheric phenomenon theory. Investigations continue into the exact cause of the power outage.