News|ClimateOne man killed, girl missing as Storm Leonardo hits Portugal and SpainLeonardo is the latest in a series of half a dozen storms to batter the Iberian Peninsula this year.
Severe weather conditions have impacted the Iberian Peninsula, resulting in fatalities and infrastructure damage. Storm Leonardo has caused significant flooding in Portugal and Spain, leading to the death of a man in Portugal and the disappearance of a…
Severe weather conditions have impacted the Iberian Peninsula, resulting in fatalities and infrastructure damage. Storm Leonardo has caused significant flooding in Portugal and Spain, leading to the death of a man in Portugal and the disappearance of a girl in Spain.
Authorities in Portugal reported the death of a 70-year-old man in the Alentejo region after his vehicle was swept off the road due to floodwaters. The National Civil Protection authority recorded at least 70 incidents related to the storm by early Thursday.
In Alcacer do Sal, southern Portugal, the Sado River overflowed, causing residents to navigate through waist-deep water. Reconstruction efforts following Storm Kristin may cost upwards of 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion), according to Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida.
Severe weather conditions have impacted the Iberian Peninsula, resulting in fatalities and infrastructure damage.
In Malaga, Spain, a girl remains missing after being swept away by the Turvilla River. Emergency teams continue their search efforts. The State Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for Storm Marta, which is predicted to affect the region shortly.
Andalusia's emergency services reported managing over a million incidents due to the severe weather. The regional interior department indicated that 14 rivers and 10 dams are at an "extreme" risk of overflowing.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
