La Palma suffers a general blackout that leaves the island without electricity supply and the Canary Islands activate the emergency plan

The Government of the Canary Islands has declared an alert situation in La Palma due to a total power outage caused by a general failure of the electrical system. The alert aims to monitor the situation, coordinate responses, and assess impacts on essential services. The blackout has affected the entire island, and the emergency plan is activated to manage the incident. President Fernando Clavijo is closely monitoring the situation, reporting no personal injuries but some water accumulation issues due to heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to take precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow emergency services' guidance as they address the weather-related incidents and the power outage.