On 28 April, a major power outage affected Spain and Portugal, disrupting transport, critical services and impacting millions of residents. Spanish nuclear plants were safely shut down as a precaution. Both countries declared states of emergency on 29 April, which were lifted the same day. The Basque region and parts of southern France were also briefly affected.

By 29 April, power was largely restored: 99 per cent of the Spanish grid and all Portuguese substations were back online. As of 30 April, the grids were fully stabilised, states of emergency lifted, and all transport, services and communications were operating normally. 

Spain deployed 30,000 police to maintain order, and emergency cabinet meetings coordinated recovery. France and Morocco supplied emergency power through interconnectors while the Spanish government coordinated recovery efforts. Preliminary findings pointed to technical and planning failures.

What to Expect:

All transport networks, including high-speed rail, metro systems, airports and road infrastructure, are operating at pre-outage levels. Critical services such as healthcare, water supply, and banking systems are stable, ensuring uninterrupted access for residents and visitors. Telecommunications networks are functioning reliably, with no restrictions on mobile or internet usage.