Spanish Prime Minister: Cause of Power Outage Remains Unknown
Widespread Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal
A significant power outage has struck both Spain and Portugal, disrupting communication and transportation networks across the two nations. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the issue, emphasizing that public security remains intact despite the challenges posed by the outages.
Sanchez noted that there is currently no definitive information regarding the cause of the power failure but reassured citizens that payment systems and digital banking services are functioning as usual. He stressed the importance of effective communication during this crisis and urged the public to remain calm and responsible, limiting unnecessary searches for information.
Expected Timeline for Recovery
The electricity network operator in Spain, Red Eléctrica, described this outage as unprecedented in modern history. They estimate that power will begin to be restored to the majority of the country within 6 to 10 hours. Meanwhile, Ren, the electricity distribution company in Portugal, warned that full normalization of services may take up to a week.
As the situation develops, authorities in both countries are working diligently to address the power failure and restore services to affected areas.
