Spain, Portugal face fresh storms, torrential rainBoth Spain and Portugal issued warnings over potential fresh floodsRONDA (SPAIN) - Spain and Portugal endured fresh storms and torrential rain that claimed another life Saturday, just days after the deadly flooding and major damage caused by Storm Leonardo. In Portugal, the latest depression -- christened Storm Marta -- led to the deployment of more than 26,500 rescue workers. Storm Kristin killed five people when it swept across Portugal last week, and Storm Leonardo claimed another victim on Wednesday. Both Spain and Portugal have issued fresh flood alerts. - Thousands evacuated -In Spain, much of the country's south, particularly the region of Andalusia, was placed on orange alert on Saturday, as was the north-west, which was facing heavy rain and violent storms.

Source: Bangkok Post February 07, 2026 22:59 UTC