29 Sep 2019 | 05:58 PM UTC
Spain: Major power outage reported on Tenerife September 29
Major power outage reported on Tenerife September 29; disruptions to transportation and business possible over the coming hours
Event
A major power outage has been reported on Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, September 29, affecting nearly 1 million people across the entire island. Emergency generators remain working for essential, basic services (e.g. hospitals).
Disruptions to transportation and business are to be expected over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals on Tenerife are advised to monitor developments to the situation, conserve power on battery-operated devices, prepare for disruptions to transportation and business, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.