Widespread power outages have severely affected Spain, particularly major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia. Madrid's mayor urged citizens to limit travel and avoid calling emergency services unless absolutely necessary, while also requesting people to stay off the roads. Madrid's Metro system experienced a complete shutdown due to the lack of electricity, with reports of evacuations in some areas. Barajas Airport, Madrid's main international airport, also faced a blackout resulting in flight cancellations and delays.
Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martinez Almeida, appeared on state television to address the situation, asking residents for cooperation and understanding.
The power outage caused a complete halt to Madrid's Metro service. Reports indicate that parts of the metro system were evacuated.
Barajas Airport experienced significant disruptions, with reports of a major blackout impacting flight operations and causing widespread cancellations and delays.
Severe power outages have affected the Spanish capital, Madrid, as well as other major cities across the country, including Barcelona, Seville and Valencia.
Speaking on state television, Madrid’s mayor José Luis Martinez Almeida asked people to minimize their movements and only call emergency services in the case of extreme emergencies. He also urged people to stay clear of the roads for emergency workers.
Madrid’s Metro said in a statement that all service had been interrupted due to a “lack of electric supply.”
Local media reported that parts of the metro had been evacuated.
Meanwhile, Madrid’s Barajas Airport, the main international airport serving the capital, is reportedly dealing with a blackout, according to local media, with flight tracker services showing flight cancellations and delays.
“Power has not yet been restored to Barajas Airport,” according to El Mundo, Spain’s second-largest daily newspaper.
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