Mass power cuts in Spain and Portugal - in pictures

Commuters leave a dark subway station in Madrid after a power cut hit parts of Spain and Portugal. EPA
Commuters leave a dark subway station in Madrid after a power cut hit parts of Spain and Portugal. EPA
A traffic warden gives directions after traffic lights failed in San Sebastian, northern Spain. EPA
A traffic warden gives directions after traffic lights failed in San Sebastian, northern Spain. EPA
Empty water pallets in a supermarket after a surge in purchases during the power cuts in Lisbon, Portugal. Bloomberg
Empty water pallets in a supermarket after a surge in purchases during the power cuts in Lisbon, Portugal. Bloomberg
A member of staff passes under barricade tape after the metro was closed in Madrid. Reuters
A member of staff passes under barricade tape after the metro was closed in Madrid. Reuters
Tennis fans walk through gangways in the dark during the Madrid Open tennis tournament at La Caja Magica. Getty Images
Tennis fans walk through gangways in the dark during the Madrid Open tennis tournament at La Caja Magica. Getty Images
A traffic light affected by the power cuts in Lisbon. Bloomberg
A traffic light affected by the power cuts in Lisbon. Bloomberg
People try to board an already crowded bus after the subway stopped running in Lisbon. AP
People try to board an already crowded bus after the subway stopped running in Lisbon. AP
Police officers on hand to organise traffic in Madrid. AFP
Police officers on hand to organise traffic in Madrid. AFP