The hurricane that struck Portugal on February 7 brought heavy rains and winds exceeding 70 km/h. The storm is moving north, bringing with it abundant precipitation.
Recent flooding caused by the "hurricane caravan" has submerged significant areas of the country, blocking hundreds of roads and disrupting rail services. Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to the threat of flooding. Due to the severe weather conditions, three municipalities postponed the presidential elections originally scheduled for February 8 to the following week.
Portugal has already experienced the aftermath of storms "Cristina" and "Leonardo," which claimed the lives of five people and left hundreds injured, while tens of thousands were left without electricity. This was followed by hurricane "Marta," prompting the government to extend the state of emergency until February 15.
The storm is now heading towards Spain, where the State Meteorological Agency warns of impending heavy rains in the southern part of the peninsula, particularly in areas already affected by significant precipitation. In Andalusia, including Cádiz, Seville, and Málaga, rainfall may exceed 80 liters per square meter over 12 hours, and in some places, such as Grazalema, it could reach 100-150 liters over 24 hours.
Spanish authorities warn that the rains will fall on already moisture-saturated soils, increasing the risk of flooding, especially in the Guadalquivir River basin, which is under special monitoring.
