And Unprecedented blackout Monday muttered the most part of Spain and Portugal, stopped the trains, cut off the phone service and The best transport lights And ATMs for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula (Hispanoportekus area where more than 50 million citizens live).
Correct number To the harmful people With the power cut, the authorities refused to provide specific information.
Darkness has affected many dense population urban areas. In PlaceLarge centers such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Avila, Mursia, Khalisia, Aligande and Saragosa have been affected. In PathugalTwo major cities, Lisbon and Porto, faced similar problems.
The reason for darkness is still unknown, but many Hon officials It was rejected A sabotage work. “At this time, there are no signs of any cyber attack,” said Antonio Costa X.
Spanish distributor Electric red This reduced the cause of darkness, which It started at Madrid, at 12:30And said the total restoration of the distribution could take six to ten hours. Activist leader Edwardo Breeto told journalists that this was an unprecedented event, and described the event “Exceptional and unusual“.
In a speech at the last minute of the night shared on social networks, the head of the Spanish government, Cotton sanchezHe declared that 50% of the national distribution was recovered, and promised the nation that all the state’s resources would be mobilized to deal with the crisis and solve the problem. “We are going to work fully all night. With professional and commitment. As Spain always does in these situations,” Sanchez wrote.
For his part, Portuguese Prime Minister Louis Montenegro said that the state officials are continuing Works tirelessly To restore the connection in affected areas. “We are permanent contact with security forces, civil security, armed forces, hospitals and fuel supply companies. The ability to respond to essential infrastructure and support to those who need it.”
Parts of the south France Officials say the service was quickly recovered after a timely intervention.
Sanchez said a “strong swing” in the European network It was behind the darkness, but the cause was still determined. He urged the population to avoid assumption, and urged citizens to call only emergency services if needed.
About it The second extreme blackout in Europe within six weeksAfter March 20, a fire broke out the British airport. The blackout began after noon. Offices in major cities were closed and traffic collapsed. In Barcelona, public transport is run. Train services from the two countries were stopped, and tens of thousands of passengers were trapped.
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Powend has released on social networks Cannot start trains on Monday Even if the electricity is returned.
In MatridHundreds of people tried to make Hudab at a bus stop Passengers to the airport. Some people convinced the temporary posters to take drivers. The Hospitals And other emergency services sought generators. Patients who rely on oxygen machines were stuffed at home. Gas stations stopped working.
Unable to make calls or send messages Text on most mobile phone networks, some people were able to connect some message apps with intermittent data connections. People searched batteries in radio stores.
A chart on the Spanish Electric Red website that showed a nationwide need a Strong fall by 12:30 pmAbout 27,500 MW 15,000 MW.
Spanish airports worked on electrical balance systems and some The flights met the delay. In Lisbon, Terminals were closed, and tourists were waiting in the open news about flights.
AdvertisementThe Spanish Parliament closed its doors in Madrid. He The open position of Madrid was suspended Some people in tennis have used the lack of connection to the sun on the terraces of restaurants, parks and beaches. The streets of Barcelona were packed with crowds that spin in front of dark shops and exchanged information.
Sanchez summoned one The extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council. The four regions of Spain declare themselves in an emergency and call for the central government in Madrid to accept the administration of the crisis.
The Portuguese cabinet convened an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence. Montenegro said he had spoken several times with sanses and that at the end of the day, the power supply was expected to be restored. Lispova He said that blackouts were due to problems outside the country.
According to Sanchez, electricity from Morocco and France was removed to restore the supply of southern and northern Spain and thanked its governments. Was Spain and Increase in production of Water e -and -heat plants Integrated cycle.
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