Storm Kristin

Storm Kristin was a severe weather event that impacted the Iberian Peninsula, particularly Portugal, in late January 2026. It is newsworthy due to the fatalities and widespread damage it caused. The storm made landfall around January 28th and resulted in at least five deaths in Portugal, triggering flooding, landslides, and extensive damage to infrastructure, including schools and buildings. The Portuguese government described it as an "extreme climactic event." Kristin is significant because it is one in a series of storms, including Storm Leonardo and Storm Marta, that have battered Spain and Portugal, leading to further deaths, disruption, and severe weather alerts. These storms highlight the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in the region.