Over 11,000 Evacuated in Spain and Portugal Due to Storm Leonardo

A severe storm system, dubbed Storm Leonardo, has led to extensive flooding in Spain and Portugal, displacing 11,000 residents. Tragically, a 70-year-old man died in Portugal after his car was swept away, and a woman in Malaga drowned while attempting to rescue her dog. Authorities are on alert for further rainfall, with evacuations underway in areas like Cordoba and Grazalema due to rising water levels. Portugal’s Prime Minister has declared a state of calamity in 69 municipalities, highlighting the unprecedented flood risk.

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