The number of E-Redes customers without electricity supply in mainland Portugal has decreased to 26,000, with 16,000 in the most critical areas affected by the Kristin depression. Efforts to restore power have successfully brought electricity back to around 5,000 customers throughout the day, as the company continues to prioritize restoration in severely impacted regions.
Number of customers without power in Portugal drops to 26,000, 16,000 in the most critical area
Saturday, 14 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
E‑Redes is the company that operates much of Portugal’s electricity distribution network, responsible for local power lines, transformer substations and restoring outages. Its commitment to install nine new substations and reinforce the network is a direct technical response to recurring blackouts in parts of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and should improve local supply reliability for residents and businesses.
A Depressão Kristin (a named low-pressure system or storm) is another storm affecting Portugal around early February 2026, associated with heavy rainfall and strong winds. It can disrupt tourism and transport—especially around holiday periods—so those with travel plans should monitor official forecasts and local advisories.
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