Eastern Spain is grappling with severe flooding as Storm Laurence unleashes torrential rainfall. The Murcia province recorded over 60 liters of water per square meter, prompting yellow-level alerts from Aemet. Orange-level alerts are in effect for the southwest and Mar Menor region, anticipating up to 30mm of rain per hour.
Emergency crews responded to numerous incidents, including rescuing nine people trapped in cars in Águilas. The deluge follows a recent tornado in Alicante. Andalusia is also affected, with over 350 homes evacuated due to overflowing rivers. Forty highways and some rail lines are closed. Authorities report two missing individuals in Seville. Spanish reservoirs are at 65.6% capacity, exceeding the 10-year average, ending a prolonged drought.