Spain and Portugal had barely caught their breath from the effects of the strong storm 'Leonardo' in the middle of the week. The region recorded strong gusts of wind, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Local authorities have activated emergency response plans. Evacuation of residents from the hardest-hit areas is ongoing. Experts link the increase in storms to climate change. They say such weather events will become more frequent in the future. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and monitor updates from meteorological services.
