The large-scale power outage that occurred in Spain around noon on April 28 local time is gradually moving towards resolution.
According to Prime Minister Sánchez’s speech, 15 gigawatts of generation capacity, equivalent to 60% of the domestic demand, suddenly disappeared. It is reported that electricity supply has recovered almost by half, and the power company explained that as of 7 a.m. on the 29th, 99% of the demand has been restored.
According to the airport operating company, operations have resumed at all airports in Spain, and emergency generators are also operational. The only route connecting Japan and Spain, Iberia Airlines’ Tokyo/Narita-Madrid line, is operating as usual. Users are advised to check the flight status with the airline.
On the other hand, the impact remains on public transportation, and the Spanish national railway has not fully resumed operations. More than 10,000 travelers who could not complete their travel on the 28th are allowed to continue using on the 29th and will also accept changes or cancellations. Commuter trains in Madrid and Valencia are reducing the number of services. Some commuter trains in regional cities are suspended.
The Japanese Embassy in Spain advises those who find it difficult to move to wait in the safest possible location.
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