Massive power outages in Spain and Portugal are causing travel chaos: here's everything we know
Briefly

On April 28, 2025, a significant power outage affected large areas of Spain and Portugal, disrupting public transportation, causing major traffic jams, and chaos at airports. With power out for nearly two hours, restoration may take up to 10 hours. Train passengers were stranded, metro services in Madrid were halted, and Lisbon faced issues with card payments. Authorities are responding to the crisis, urging citizens to stay home in Madrid as they work to restore power, though the cause of the outage remains unknown.
The power outage today has led to widespread disruption across Spain and Portugal, with significant traffic jams, stranded passengers, and chaos at airports.
Madrid’s mayor has urged residents to stay home amid massive traffic jams caused by power outages disrupting traffic lights and public transportation.
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