A widespread blackout hit Portugal and parts of Spain on Monday (28), causing significant inconvenience in several cities. MARÇAL OLIVEIRA Brazilian resident in the region of Porto, reported to CNN The impacts of the lack of electricity that already lasts more than two hours.
According to Oliveira, the power cut started around 11:30 am local time. “I realized that I was without energy at home. As there is no generator, we get a little without certain information about what is happening,” he explained.
Affected trade and services
The Brazilian stressed that the effects of blackout are evident in the local trade . “I went to the supermarket and are not accepting card. We need money for everything basically. Some markets are even closed,” said Oliveira.
In addition, banking services were also interrupted. “Banks are not working. I couldn’t take money,” the interviewee added, emphasizing the difficulty in making financial transactions.
Authorities accompany blackout
The European Commission issued a statement on Monday (28), stating that it monitors the blackout that hits Portugal and Spain.
Oliveira described a scenario of a certain tension on the streets. “There is a certain chaos. I live near a subway station and have police nearby, probably because of the lack of energy,” he noted.
The Brazilian, who has resided in Portugal for almost two years, said he never witnessed a similar situation. “I have local friends who have lived here for a long time, some for 30 or 40 years, and I was told that it never happened,” he said.
The total extension of the blackout has not yet been determined, but reports indicate that several regions of Portugal and some areas of Spain have been affected. Local authorities still investigate the causes of the incident.
This content was originally published in blackout in Europe: markets and banks are not working, says Brazilian on the website CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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