Storms Leonardo and Marta Trigger Severe Flooding Across Spain and Portugal | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Spain and Portugal are grappling with widespread flooding and damage as Storms Leonardo and Marta sweep across the Iberian Peninsula, inundating towns, disrupting daily life and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Both weather systems have brought intense rainfall, swollen rivers and urgent warnings from authorities. Storm Leonardo caused rivers to burst their banks across parts of southern Spain and central Portugal, leading to at least two fatalities—one in each country. Just days later, Storm Marta followed, strengthening flood risks in already saturated landscapes. Civil protection agencies in Portugal deployed rescuers as municipalities prepared for continued flooding. In some areas, the severity of the weather forced the postponement of local events, including a presidential vote in parts of Portugal. In southern Spain’s Andalusia, local farmers described catastrophic damage to crops with losses mounting into the millions of euros. Meteorologists have warned that further rain and unstable weather patterns could continue into the coming days.