The blackout has caused widespread chaos, with reports of people trapped in trains, elevators, and panic over non-functioning ATMs, reflecting deep public anxiety and a sense of vulnerability during the crisis.

The nature of the outage has prompted widespread speculation concerning national security and potential foul play, with accusations circulating about the integrity of key infrastructure in Spain and Portugal, which only serves to foster public distrust of government responses.

Despite the initiation of restoration efforts and some citizens maintaining composure, the overall sentiment remains one of frustration and fear about the future resilience of public services and essential utilities.

Power was almost fully restored to Spain and Portugal on Tuesday, although many questions remained about what caused one of Europe’s most severe blackouts that grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs across the Iberian Peninsula.

By 7 a.m., more than 99% of energy demand in Spain had been restored, with life returning to normal as schools and offices reopened, traffic eased, and public transport resumed after significant delays.

Spanish authorities, while still investigating the blackout, confirmed it was the most severe outage ever experienced in the region, losing 15 gigawatts—equivalent to 60% of Spain's national demand—in just five seconds, raising questions about the integrity of the electrical grid.

The cause of the blackout remains a mystery, with initial speculations dismissed by cybersecurity experts ruling out foul play or cyberattacks, leaving uncertainty regarding the reliability of the national infrastructure and its oversight.

Spanish authorities reported that the blackout was linked to rapid losses in power supply, indicating serious potential flaws within the grid's operational protocols that must be addressed with urgency to prevent future occurrences.

Restoration efforts were largely successful, with nearly all power restored by Tuesday morning, but the chaotic fallout of the event raises concerns about the preparedness of emergency services and government protocols in handling such crises.