Portugal recovers electricity and communications after blackout
AdvertisementPortugal spent nearly a full day of electricity, from early morning to early morning. In the words of Prime Minister Luis Mandinigro, the “unveiled” event exposed the country’s energy weaknesses.
The blackout started at 11:30 am (Lisbon time). Metro stopped, people were trapped in trains and lifts, some signaling systems were compromised, supermarkets and shops were out of the settings, and then, without food or water, mobile communications and internet access met with various flaws, and in some zones, in some zones.
In the afternoon, the north of the country began only in the afternoon.
At the time, and without electricity with some zones, the Prime Minister issued a statement from the Council to the country from an unusual ministers council.
In one of the communications he thanked the Portuguese response, he appealed to peace, and in principle, in principle, there would be classes the next day.
He also explained that The origin of darkness was in Spain, Portugal very competitive at the time of electricity from neighboring country. But deciding on the cause has not yet been done.
“The situation that leads us is not autonomy. We have the ability to produce energy,” he said. “But in fact, we imported energy from Spain for financial reasons, because it was very competitive.”
Montenegro said I was in contact Spanish Prime Minister Point Pedro SanjasOvarian Also, European Commission Chairman Ursula Van Ter Lain and the European Council Antonio Costa. He also used the opportunity to demand changes in energy distribution in the EU, and allowed Portugal to connect to other countries other than Spain.
“We have long heard that we have more energy to get and sell contacts with the EU,” he said, emphasizing that Spain was linked to France and Morocco.
At the time of power supply to 15 regions in Spain, the Portuguese authorities have not yet been predicted to be changed to normal by pointing out “the next hour”. The National Electric Network (Ren), responsible for the supply of electricity in Portugal, is already planning a press conference at 6:30 pm.
Endless rows, lights and day holidays: how did Lisbon live in blackout
The situation was a great surprise for Ceelim Oresi and millions of Portuguese. Not only did the plane suspended, but Lisbon had to leave the airport.
“I have been going for 30 minutes and I will continue to walk with my suitcase with everything,” says this Frenchman. “This is the first time I see this. The first time in my life.”
Ceelim Oreslotti is one of the hundreds of people who landed on Kako Out Tinho Avenue, one of the main arteries to access the airport in the Portuguese capital. Mainly carrying bags of passengers and crews, as a result Cancellation of aircraft and access to airport.
“There is no electricity. Nothing. It is not even possible to get to the airport (by car). We have to walk, “the Frenchman said.
Walking in Lisbon is very normal, and on this strange day of trying to deal with the consequences of the lack of energy in the Portuguese capital.
AdvertisementIn the early morning, tours were especially packed, and many walked Lack of transport. At some bus stops, there were rows with dozens of people.
Buses and taxis even public transport even the metro stations closed their doors. Trains have not been spread since morning due to the worker strike.
In addition, many companies sent Domestic workers. Afternoon, and more Schools and universities canceled Classes.
Catarina martyrs studying medicine only had classes in the morning.
AdvertisementCatherine said, “When there was blackout, some hospital areas of the generator were constantly illuminated and others. Then, after a few minutes, we will no longer take classes and the college will be closed,” Catherine said.
Except for Saka Diana Kaspar, he said he did not know when he returned to college.
The whole country showed an almighty concern: how to bring electrical equipment. “I want to read and I don’t have much battery“, These
Groceries Catarina and Diana were in Alameda, one of the central parts of Lisbon. The scenes that were not released here appeared, at least in this century.
AdvertisementIs there The door of a bank, a long line of bustleIn an attempt to raise money.
In the restaurants and small grocery stores, the interior was filled with but dark.
In a mini -mark visited by Euronevas, customers used mobile phones to see products. At the bottom of the store, two employees had two lights.
This mini market, especially by immigrants, is never closed in the afternoon. In contrast to some large supermarket chains, in between Appeal of the government against the chimney.
AdvertisementBut there was another challenge: walking On the street without traffic lights. In Almirnde Rais Avenue, one of the city’s thrilling arteries, cars and passers -by -passing, by improving, very carefully.
All of these are under a hot heat. There are no signs of panic, The terraces and gardens were full of people In relaxing and sunlight. After all, we had to do a little more beyond waiting.
Even if a suitcase is mounted, the saddle Oresi does not lose its good mood. Because, as it stressed, a Beautiful sunny day.
The last blackout was in 2000
In 2000, for about two hours, a blackout left the southern part of the country, including Lisbon, without electricity. It took place on the night of May 9, 2000, and a fiber electrocson, which crashed into a high voltage line in Laos in Figura Da Foss.
AdvertisementToday’s blackout affected the entire country for more than nine hours.
