Torrential rains and strong winds from Storm Marta inundated fields across southern Spain and parts of Portugal, prompting evacuations, transport disruptions and about 750 million euros in agricultural and forestry losses as farmers push for government relief.
Spain and Portugal brace for Storm Marta after deadly floods from Storm Leonardo killed at least two people and displaced about 11,000; Portugal mobilized more than 26,500 rescuers and postponed three municipalities' presidential vote as warnings of further floods and landslides spread across regions including Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha, Galicia, Murcia, and the Valencian Community; orange alerts are in place for heavy rain, strong winds up to 110 km/h, and high seas, with authorities warning that already-saturated ground remains vulnerable; Portugal’s PM said damages exceed €4 billion and dams have released water equal to the country’s annual consumption in days.
Storm Marta batters Portugal and Spain with fresh flood warnings, prompting evacuations, road closures, and transport disruption as the Iberian Peninsula continues to recover from consecutive storms.