Train services were suspended, hospitals and emergency services switched to backup generators, and metro systems suffered sudden breakdowns after a massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France near the Spanish border on Monday. Spain has declared a state of emergency in what is described as Europe’s biggest power failure. Notably, Portugal’s grid operator REN said a ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon’ caused sharp temperature swings, which led to widespread shutdownsRead More
Massive power outage leaves Spain and Portugal in the dark. What caused it?
