By midnight, 61.35 percent of energy demand had been restored in the affected regions, and 78 percent of the 680 impacted substations were operational again.

The autonomous communities affected by Monday’s massive power outage have begun restoring service, according to data from Spain’s Electricity Network (REE) and user reports.

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So far, areas in Catalonia, Aragon, the Basque Country, Galicia, Asturias, Navarre, Castile and Leon, Extremadura and Andalusia have recovered power.

By midnight, 61.35 percent of energy demand had been restored in the affected regions, and 78 percent of the 680 impacted substations were operational again.

The Community of Madrid has recovered more than 80 percent of the electricity supply, as reported early this morning by the Government Delegation in Madrid.

According to the Delegation, the Police, Civil Guard and the Military Emergency Unit have been reinforced. It adds that these forces are working on security and attention to citizens, at key points such as Barajas airport and the Chamartin and Atocha stations, where food and blankets are being distributed.

The Tweet reads, “Tonight I went to the Electricity Network’s headquarters again. It will be a long night. We are working tirelessly to restore the supply. Thanks to all the workers who are working hard to restore normality.”

Transport Situation Improves

In the transport sector, conditions are also stabilizing: of the 126 trains left stranded, only three remain awaiting assistance, according to Transport Minister Óscar Puente. Several trains have resumed service, and at least seven are expected to arrive at Madrid’s Atocha station.

Over 30 Adif Stations Open for Stranded Passengers

Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, Adif, has kept more than 30 stations open overnight to accommodate passengers with no alternative lodging due to the blackout.

Minister Puente confirmed on X that stations such as Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha and Chamartín, as well as Barcelona’s Sants, are among those providing shelter.

Blackout Cause Still Unknown

The massive outage occurred at 12:32 p.m., severely disrupting power supply across much of the country. The President Pedro Sánchez said that the exact cause remains unclear but emphasized that the sudden loss of 15 gigawatts (60 percent of supply at the time) is an unusual event under investigation.

Sánchez said that the goal is full restoration by Tuesday and ruled out critical risks to hospitals or essential services.

Emergency Meetings and Next Steps

Due to the severity of the incident, Spain’s General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) held an urgent meeting to assess legal deadlines, while King Felipe VI will chair a National Security Council meeting at La Moncloa on Tuesday to facilitate an institutional response.

Authorities urge citizens to use power and mobile networks responsibly to avoid overloading systems.

The government remains calm but stresses that a thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent future incidents of this scale.

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