At least one person has died in Portugal, while a girl remains missing in Spain, as Storm Leonardo continues to batter the Iberian Peninsula with heavy rain and strong winds.
In Spain’s southern Andalusia region, nearly 4,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes as flooding and landslides disrupted daily life. Dozens of roads were closed, and emergency services remained on high alert.
Spain’s weather agency has lifted the highest alert level in southern regions but warned that another storm system is expected to arrive over the weekend. Leonardo is the latest in a series of severe storms that have affected Spain and Portugal in recent weeks.
In Portugal, a man died on Wednesday night after his car was swept away by floodwaters in the south of the country, according to local media reports.
The city of Alcácer do Sal, located about 90 kilometres from Lisbon, faced severe flooding from the rising Sado River. Several downtown areas were submerged, with water levels reaching up to two metres in some locations.
Portuguese authorities have warned that heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the coming days. A previous storm in late January caused widespread damage and claimed several lives.
Meanwhile, in Spain’s Málaga province, search teams are continuing efforts to locate a girl who was swept away by the Turvilla River on Wednesday while attempting to rescue her dog.
Authorities in both countries have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as extreme weather conditions persist.
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