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Calls to postpone presidential election as Storm Leonardo lashes Portugal and Spain

The Guardian - World News EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sam Jones in Madrid and agenciesFebruary 6, 2026 at 02:32 PM
Calls to postpone presidential election as Storm Leonardo lashes Portugal and Spain
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Storm Leonardo has caused significant disruption in Portugal and Spain, with heavy rains and strong winds battering parts of both countries. At least one death has been reported, while a young girl is missing in southern Spain's Andalucía region. Over 7,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to flooding, particularly in the mountain village of Grazalema. The Portuguese government has extended the state of calamity in 69 municipalities until mid-February, and geologists are assessing the situation to determine when residents can return home. Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is set to visit the hardest-hit areas later on Friday. Heavy rains have also affected the olive harvest, with losses estimated at €200m (£174m) so far.

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Environmental
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The Portuguese government extended the state of calamity in 69 municipalities until mid-February.

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More than 7,000 people were forced to evacuate due to Storm Leonardo.

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Heavy rains and strong winds battered parts of Spain and Portugal, causing at least one death.

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Losses to the olive harvest in Jaén province are estimated at €200m.

statistic — Francisco Elvira, Coag farmers’ association90% confidence

Storm Marta will bring heavy rain and very strong winds on Saturday.

prediction — Rubén del Campo, Aemet spokesperson80% confidence
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Key Entities & Roles

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Guadalquivir River 40% Storm Marta 40% Francisco Elvira 40% Córdoba 40% Aemet ×250% Pedro Sánchez 50% Juan Manuel Moreno 60% Grazalema ×360% Andalucía ×470% Spain ×580% Portugal ×580% Storm Leonardo ×490%

Keywords

storm leonardo 100% portugal 80% heavy rains 80% spain 80% strong winds 70% evacuation 70% flooding 60% presidential election 60% weather alerts 50% state of calamity 40%

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The Guardian - World News
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Portugal

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