Weather tracker: Spain and Portugal hit by third fatal storm

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alice Fowl, Claire Jones and Morgan Thomas for MetDeskFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Weather tracker: Spain and Portugal hit by third fatal storm

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Spain and Portugal are experiencing a series of severe storms. Storm Marta hit the Iberian Peninsula over the weekend, causing two fatalities, following deadly flooding from Storm Kristin and Storm Leonardo in late January. More rain is expected across Spain, Portugal, and France this week, with potential for heavy rainfall in southern Italy, Greece, and Turkey later in the week. South Africa and Lesotho are also bracing for heavy rainfall, with warnings issued for severe thunderstorms and potential flooding affecting millions. Meanwhile, Japan and Korea experienced below-average temperatures and snowfall, with Tokyo seeing temperatures almost 10°C below average, although temperatures are expected to rise later in the week.

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