Southern regions of Spain have been completely paralyzed by the escalating impact of Storm 'Leonardo', prompting authorities to declare a maximum state of alert. Spain's State Meteorological Agency has raised the alert level to red 'danger' in the areas of Ronda in Malaga province and Grazalema in Cadiz province, with exceptional rainfall forecasts expected to exceed 200 liters per square meter. This storm coincides with a phenomenon known as an 'atmospheric river' coming from the Caribbean, threatening a natural disaster amid already saturated soil from previous storms like 'Christine'. The evacuation of thousands and a complete paralysis of life in southern Spain have led to
Southern Spain Paralyzed by Storm 'Leonardo'
Southern Spain is paralyzed by Storm 'Leonardo'. A red danger alert is in place with record-breaking rainfall forecast. Risk of flooding due to already saturated soil.