US EditionSpain Evacuates Thousands as 'Extraordinary' Rain Strikes
Storm Leonardo caused over 3,000 evacuations and 3,200 incidents in Andalusia, with rainfall exceeding annual averages in some areas, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the emergency committee of Andalucía ordered the evacuation of more than 3,000 people in Malaga, Cadiz and Jaén as AEMET placed parts under highest red alert.
- Storm Leonardo merged with an 'atmospheric river', bringing intense rainfall while the ground remained saturated from preceding storms and heavy rains last month.
- More than 3,500 residents were evacuated on Tuesday, and Andalusian emergency services reported over 3,200 incidents since Monday, while firefighters and rescue teams used inflatable boats supported by Spain's Military Emergency Unit.
- State railway company Renfe cancelled almost all suburban, regional and long-distance trains across Andalusia with no bus replacements; schools in Andalusia closed widely and a man in his 60s died after being swept away.
- With the storm set to continue, meteorologists warned Storm Leonardo would disrupt southern Spain while scientists studying climate change said human-driven factors increase extreme events in recent years; Portugal's electoral officials insisted the presidential run-off would proceed despite disruptions.
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Rivers carry people, a small town has to be completely evacuated – the storm low "Leonardo" is raging in southern Spain and Portugal.
Provinces on alert, rescues by boats and helicopters – Roads and crops flooded
A powerful storm has caused chaos in Spain and Portugal, flooding cities, closing highways and paralyzing air and rail transport. At least one person has died in southeastern Portugal after being swept away by strong currents, while thousands of residents have been evacuated from endangered areas. In Andalusia, torrential rains and winds of up to 100 km/h have caused landslides and damage to historic buildings, including the iconic Giralda tower…
While a southern municipality has decided to postpone the vote locally due to the floods, the electoral authority has finally confirmed that the vote will continue throughout the country.
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