A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting millions of people who live across Europe's Iberian Peninsula.

A massive blackout struck Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without power, disrupting transport and communications, and causing widespread panic. Restoration efforts are underway but the cause remains under investigation.

According to Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, temperatures across the country were between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit around the time of the power outages. By the end of the day, highs had climbed to between 82 and 87 degrees.