A major power outage plunged large parts of Spain and Portugal into chaos on Monday, leaving bustling cities like Barcelona scrambling to recover. Traffic lights went dark, flights were grounded, and people were trapped in elevators as emergency crews raced to restore electricity to millions. 🌆🚦
In Barcelona, the heartbeat of Catalonia, streets buzzed with confusion as metro systems halted and shops shuttered. "It felt like a movie scene," said local resident Ana López, "everything just stopped." Power operators are still investigating the cause, but early hints point to a grid overload amid soaring temperatures. 🌡️⚠️
By evening, electricity began flickering back on, but recovery remains slow. Madrid and Lisbon also reported disruptions, with social media flooded with memes comparing the blackout to a real-life 'Stranger Things' Upside Down. Authorities urge patience as crews work overtime to stabilize the grid. 💡👷
