Spain is unaware of the cause of sudden overload on the network

The Spanish head of government said he did not know why in five seconds the Spanish network had an abrupt increase in tension, corresponding to 60% of demand.

Monday’s blackout reached the 15 autonomous regions of continental Spain.

Speaking to the country, Pedro Sanchéz says he still does not know the causes for the blackout and that at this time « does not rule out any hypothesis or possibility. »

At 12:33 pm from Spain, less one hour in Portugal, for five seconds “suddenly” there was a loss of 15 gigawatts of energy that was in the system, which corresponds to 60% of the energy consumed in Spain.

In Spain also the network is being replaced with the help of France and Morocco, being restored to 50%. The socialist leader recalled that this situation never happened and that at this moment all the state institutions and operators ”are working together to realize the causes.

In Spain, Sánchez also summoned the Armed Forces to reinforce safety at night. « The night will be long, » he said.

According to Sánchez, all hospitals are also working and home support services have been triggered and others to people with special needs.

After insisting several times when the causes of blackout are unknown, Sánchez called on the responsibility of the Spaniards and warned of the misinformation that is circulating.

In particular, he asked citizens to follow only “official information” and not to share another, “dubious origin”.

The Spanish government leader also asked to be reduced to « at least » travel and to have a « responsible use of the mobile phone », with short calls, given the disturbances in communications, without resorting to the 112 emergency line unless it is « really necessary ».

It also revealed that the Spanish government has been in contact with European partners and institutions, as well as NATO (the defense alliance between European and North America countries).