The island of La Palma suffers a general blackout that leaves 50,500 inhabitants of the island without power

La Palma is experiencing a total blackout affecting 50,500 residents due to a general failure of the electrical system. The Canary Islands' emergency services have declared an alert to monitor the situation and coordinate recovery efforts. Heavy rainfall has contributed to the power outage, prompting the president of the Canary Islands to urge residents to take precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow emergency services' guidance. So far, no personal injuries have been reported, but there have been incidents related to water accumulation from the rain.