In an extraordinary turn of events, France joins with Spain and Portugal in facing a massive blackout, plunging millions into darkness and creating chaos in the travel industry.
As France joins with Spain and Portugal, the ripple effects of the massive blackout are immediately evident, creating chaos in the travel industry with unprecedented trip cancellations, severe transportation shutdowns, and grounded planes
Beyond the immediate travel impacts, the blackout quickly sparked panic buying in grocery stores and petrol stations, particularly in rural areas of southern France and northern Spain where power restoration was delayed.
Supermarkets closed their doors amid concerns about refrigeration failures. Fuel stations struggled to operate pumps without electricity. In affected cities like San Sebastián and Nice, long queues formed as residents and visitors alike rushed to stock up on essentials.
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