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Spain Hit by Deadly Floods & Waterspouts
29 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Waterspouts caused significant damage to a Spanish resort.
- At least one person died in flooding incidents.
- Severe weather alerts were issued for multiple regions.
Severe weather has struck Spain, resulting in a fatal flood and destructive waterspouts in coastal resorts. In Mazarron, a waterspout caused chaos, damaging boats and seaside establishments. Simultaneously, flooding led to at least one confirmed fatality, with ongoing searches for missing individuals in other affected areas.
Two friends attempting to cross a swollen river in Malaga were caught in the deluge, with one body recovered. Another man, Adrian, was swept away by a torrent in Illora while trying to cross a stream on his motorbike. These incidents occurred after regions were placed on yellow and red weather alerts.
Further incidents included a street light falling on a woman in Sabadell, leaving her in critical condition. Marbella and other areas in Malaga experienced significant flooding, with roads submerged. Evacuations were also necessary in Valencia due to flood risks, highlighting the widespread impact of the storms.
