A significant power outage caused widespread darkness in Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday, impacting millions of people. The disruption led to severe train service disruptions in Spain, with Portugal’s REN operator confirming the extensive reach of the blackout. The incident, which started at approximately 12:30 pm local time, had a significant impact on crucial infrastructure, such as Spain’s Parliament and metro stations. The blackout left many residents and businesses without electricity, highlighting the vulnerability of the region’s power grid. Authorities are working to restore power and investigate the cause of the outage. The widespread blackout underscores the importance of robust infrastructure and contingency plans to prevent such incidents in the future.