Several airports, including Madrid airport, which is Spain's busiest, had no electricity, El Mundo reported. Major cities including Barcelona, Seville and Valencia were without power. Parts of France were also affected by power loss.

As a result of the mass power failure, it is understood that a ground stop to all airline departures has been ordered at several airports across the region, including Lisbon, Madrid, and Barcelona airports, where all departing flights are grounded until further notice.

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