Portugal Strengthens Power Grid After April Blackout
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Portugal had a big problem with electricity. Many people lost power for some hours on April 28. The government will now make some changes to help.
They will spend money to fix the electricity system. They want to add more power stations that can start on their own. Hospitals will get solar panels and batteries for power.
The Minister said this plan will help Portugal. It will make the country ready for problems in the future. They will be able to fix things faster and make it better.
The power problem started in the morning. It caused problems for businesses and transportation. Internet and phones also stopped working for many people.
Spain had a problem with too much power. This made the electricity system fail and go down. Portugal will also work with other countries to share power.
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What problem did Portugal have on April 28?
Portugal had a big problem with electricity, and many people lost power for some hours.
What will the government do to help with the electricity problem?
The government will spend money to fix the electricity system and add more power stations.
What happened to businesses and transportation due to the power problem?
The power problem caused issues for businesses and transportation, and internet and phones stopped working for many people.
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