Several airports, including Madrid airport, which is Spain's busiest, had no electricity, El Mundo reported. Major cities including Barcelona, Seville and Valencia were without power. Parts of France were also affected by power loss.

According to the Reuters news agency, Portuguese police say traffic lights are affected across the country, the metro is closed in capital city Lisbon as well as Porto, and trains are not running. Have you been affected by the power cuts in Spain and Portugal? Share your experiences:

Spain and Portugal have been hit by massive power outages, leaving whole cities without electricity and the internet. Parts of France also appear to be affected, while airports in Madrid, Seville, Barcelona and Valencia have been hit, sparking travel chaos.