Kuwait City: Spain and Portugal experienced a total power outage on Monday, causing several hours of disruption in what officials said was an unknown cause. The blackout, which gradually resolved by early Tuesday, disrupted daily life and severely impacted transportation.
According to Kuwait News Agency, metro and train services came to a halt, leaving thousands stranded overnight at stations, unable to return home. The unexpected outage left many residents and businesses in both countries grappling with the challenges of being without power for an extended period.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the outage, as the abrupt disruption has raised concerns about the resilience of the power grid in both countries. The incident has prompted calls for a thorough review of the current infrastructure to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
As the situation returns to normal, officials are focusing on restoring confidence in the reliability of the power system while ensuring that affected individuals and services can resume their regular activities without further issues.