Massive Blackout Hits Spain and Portugal, Disrupting Internet and Services

A widespread power outage struck Spain and Portugal, impacting internet and mobile networks. The blackout halted trains, trapped people in elevators, and disrupted daily life. Authorities are investigating the cause, ruling out cyberattack for now. The outage caused significant disruption to digital infrastructure. Web connections plummeted to 17% of normal usage. Metro stations were plunged into darkness, and traffic lights went out. Power restoration efforts are underway, with some areas already regaining electricity. The incident affected the entire Iberian peninsula and briefly impacted southwest France. Airports remained operational using backup systems.