Severe Storms Unleash Havoc Across Spain: Floods and Hail Hit Hard

Spain Batters by Severe Storms: Widespread Rainfall and Hail Pummel the Country Torrential rains and hailstorms have lashed various regions of Spain, causing significant disruption and flooding. The heaviest downpours and hail were reported in the southeast, mountainous areas, and the Balearic Islands. News footage shows cars struggling through flooded streets in Alicante and other coastal areas. One resident, interviewed near the coast, described the storm as "granizo, lluvia fuerte, fuerte, durante casi hora y media." The intensity of the storm is evident in images of overflowing rivers and streets transformed into raging torrents. Further inland, areas like Almeria and Granada experienced significant hail, with some areas seeing over 40 liters of rain per square meter. The storm also produced a dramatic waterspout off the coast. Despite the severity of the current weather, forecasts predict a respite by the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise above 25 degrees in some parts of the country.