‘A devastating force’: how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies

Recent storms across the western Mediterranean have caused widespread devastation in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. In Spain's wettest town, Grazalema, a year's worth of rain fell in two weeks, flooding homes and forcing evacuations. Portugal experienced record-breaking rainfall and winds up to 109 mph, causing power outages, infrastructure damage, and at least one fatality when a garage roof collapsed. In Morocco, the storms contributed to flooding and the discovery of bodies, highlighting the tragic human cost. While scientists are unsure if climate change triggered the storms, research suggests it may have intensified their impact. The storms, occurring in recent weeks, have left residents with feelings of fear, helplessness, and loss.

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