Storm Kristin

Storm Kristin was a severe weather event that impacted the Iberian Peninsula, particularly Portugal, around January 28th, 2026. It is newsworthy due to the fatalities and widespread damage it caused. Recent reports confirm that at least five people died in Portugal as a direct result of the storm, which brought torrential rain, flooding, landslides, and strong winds. The Portuguese government described it as an "extreme climactic event." Schools were closed, and buildings sustained damage. Storm Kristin is significant because it is one of several storms, including Storm Leonardo and Storm Marta, that have battered Spain and Portugal in quick succession, leading to further deaths, disruption, and severe weather alerts across the region. These storms highlight the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in the area.