Storm Martinho has brought significant disruptions to Spain, with Madrid facing exceptionally heavy rainfall leading to warnings for potential flooding. March is already the wettest on record, with concerns that yearly rainfall records may also be broken. In Galicia, the storm's powerful winds of up to 166 km/h resulted in over 400 incidents, including uprooted trees and damaged structures. Meanwhile, the coastal areas of Andalusia experienced havoc from strong gusts, prompting authorities to maintain a high alert as the storm persists across the country.
Emergency services have urged 'maximum caution' in areas around the unchannelled sections of the River Manzanares due to potential flooding from record rainfall.
In Galicia, the storm caused over 400 incidents overnight as winds reaching 166 km/h uprooted trees and tore off rooftops, creating substantial disruptions.
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