Spanish island La Palma without power after severe weather, government activates emergency plan

This morning, La Palma experienced a power outage lasting nearly four hours, affecting over 50,000 households. The island's only power plant failed around 6:45 AM due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning. Initial issues began around 4:00 AM after a lightning strike caused a fault in the electricity line. The Canary Islands government activated an emergency plan due to the adverse weather conditions, advising residents to stay indoors and limit travel. The energy company has reported that power has now been restored.