Overview

• A widespread blackout hit the Iberian Peninsula today, affecting Spain, Portugal, and southern France, with Valencia declaring an escalation to emergency level 2.
• The Military Emergency Unit (UME) has been deployed to supply generators to hospitals, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services during the crisis.
• Public demonstrations, including a planned protest against President Carlos Mazón, have been prohibited for safety reasons and officially cancelled.
• Valencia’s mayor, María José Catalá, has advised residents to limit travel while emergency coordination efforts are underway.
• The regional emergency response center convened the Cecopi committee in l’Eliana to oversee crisis management and grid restoration progress.