Successive storms with heavy rainfall have claimed at least 13 lives in Portugal as of today. Storm Kristin started at the end of January and was proceeded by Storm Leonardo with heavy winds and rainfall still ongoing. The central and western regions of Portugal were worst hit including Leiria, Santarém, Castelo Branco, and parts of Lisbon and Setúbal. Below is footage of Alcácer do Sal, Setúbal District, Portugal (first video).
In Spain, several regions have been severely hit including Cádiz, Málaga, Córdoba and Galicia. Thousands were evacuated from their homes in Spain and one woman is still missing: she was swept away by the Turvilla River while trying to rescue her dog.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes both in Portugal and Spain and thousands of properties have been damaged with rain and heavy winds. Rivers and streets remain flooded.
Multiple dams in Portugal and Spain have been opened for discharge due to excess capacity.
EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to re-divert EU funds to affected regions in Portugal and Spain.
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