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News1806-02-2026, 07:30

Storm Leonardo Batters Spain, Portugal: One Dead, Girl Missing Amid Floods

  • Storm Leonardo caused a man's death in Portugal due to rising floodwaters and a girl went missing in Spain after being swept away by a swollen river.
  • In Spain's Andalusia region, nearly 4,000 people were evacuated, and numerous roads were closed due to flooding and landslides.
  • The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal experienced severe flooding, with downtown areas submerged and water levels reaching two meters.
  • Spain's weather agency lifted the highest alert but warned of another storm system expected over the weekend.
  • This is the latest in a series of storms to hit the Iberian Peninsula, with a previous storm in late January also causing deaths and destruction in Portugal.

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