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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 3

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

Passengers line up at the All Nippon Airways counter at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 of its domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

Passengers line up at the All Nippon Airways counter at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 of its domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

A flight information display at Tokyo's Haneda airport shows the cancellation of some All Nippon Airways flights on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

A flight information display at Tokyo's Haneda airport shows the cancellation of some All Nippon Airways flights on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Netherlands: Storm Benjamin Whips Up Rough Seas and Strong Winds 2

Storm Benjamin battered the Netherlands on Thursday, October 23, with powerful winds of up to 120 km/h whipping up rough seas along the western coast. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport canceled dozens of flights, while Dutch Railways reduced services for safety. The KNMI issued a Code Orange alert, warning of falling trees and property damage.

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Netherlands: Storm Benjamin Whips Up Rough Seas and Strong Winds

Storm Benjamin battered the Netherlands on Thursday, October 23, with powerful winds of up to 120 km/h whipping up rough seas along the western coast. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport canceled dozens of flights, while Dutch Railways reduced services for safety. The KNMI issued a Code Orange alert, warning of falling trees and property damage.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brough hurricane-force winds as it passed south of the city on Wednesday, September 24, prompting school closures and travel disruptions. Streets were largely deserted, waves taller than lampposts battered the promenades, hundreds of flights at Hong Kong International Airport were canceled The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10.

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Taiwan: At Least 14 Dead as Typhoon Ragasa Brings Severe Weather

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Taiwan on Tuesday, September 23, unleashing strong winds and heavy rainfall. In the eastern county of Hualien, at least 14 people were killed and 124 are missing due to flooding. Flights were also canceled due to the severe weather.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Night Sky of Denver

On Tuesday, September 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, which included the potential for tornadoes, for several counties on the Eastern Plains of Colorado. The watch was in effect until 9 p.m. The storms led to significant travel disruption, with 525 flights delayed and one canceled at Denver International Airport (DIA).

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Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding 2

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

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Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

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Ireland: Storm Floris Brings Strong Winds and Power Outages 2

Storm Floris swept across Ireland on Monday, August 4, bringing strong winds and causing disruption in several regions. More than 10,000 homes and businesses, mainly in the northwest, lost power, and about 2,700 remained without power by evening despite restoration efforts.

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Ireland: Storm Floris Brings Strong Winds and Power Outages

Storm Floris swept across Ireland on Monday, August 4, bringing strong winds and causing disruption in several regions. More than 10,000 homes and businesses, mainly in the northwest, lost power, and about 2,700 remained without power by evening despite restoration efforts.

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US: Flights Canceled at Maui Airport, Stranding Passengers in Terminal

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. All flights to and from Kahului Airport in Maui were canceled, and passengers were forced to shelter in the terminal.

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Sants Train Station Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Two sales clerks in an establishment without electricity during the blackout. On April 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), an electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. This morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by María José López/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Two sales clerks in an establishment without electricity during the blackout. On April 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), an electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. This morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by María José López/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Sants Train Station Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

General view of the gradual ignition of the city of Malaga during the widespread power blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

General view of the gradual ignition of the city of Malaga during the widespread power blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A cell phone without signal during the power blackout. On April 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), an electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. This morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by María José López/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

General view of the gradual ignition of the city of Malaga during the widespread power blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Sants Train Station Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Stores closed during the power blackout. On April 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), an electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. This morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by María José López/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Service of the Fire Department of Barcelona Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Sants Station during the night, open only for passengers with Alta Velocidad tickets. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Moment when the Llucmajor stop on Barcelona's L4 subway was closed. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Sants Train Station Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - A pavilion near Sants Estació to accommodate the remaining travelers Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several workers from the Emergency Coordination Center at the 112 headquarters during the widespread blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has chaired at the headquarters of 112 a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Territorial Emergency Plan of Andalusia by the widespread blackout, which was also attended by the delegate of the Government Pedro Fernandez, and nine councilors of the Board. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Councilors attending the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Andalusia Emergency Plan for the general blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has chaired at the headquarters of 112 a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Territorial Emergency Plan of Andalusia by the widespread blackout, which was also attended by the delegate of the Government Pedro Fernandez, and nine councilors of the Board. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

People wait for the arrival of the bus in Madrid on April 28, 2025. An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. this morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

BARCELONA 29042025 - Sants Station during the night, open only for passengers with Alta Velocidad tickets. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The cathedral, the Giralda, and the Maestranza of Seville during the widespread power blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, talks to the media after the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Andalusia Emergency Plan due to the widespread blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has chaired at the headquarters of 112 a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Territorial Emergency Plan of Andalusia by the widespread blackout, which was also attended by the delegate of the Government Pedro Fernandez, and nine councilors of the Board. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several workers from the Emergency Coordination Center at the 112 headquarters during the widespread blackout. On April 28, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has chaired at the headquarters of 112 a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Territorial Emergency Plan of Andalusia by the widespread blackout, which was also attended by the delegate of the Government Pedro Fernandez, and nine councilors of the Board. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Rocío Ruz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM