One man killed, girl missing as Storm Leonardo hits Portugal and Spain
Summary
A powerful storm named Leonardo has hit Portugal and Spain, causing a man to die and a girl to go missing. The storm has led to flooding, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted power for thousands of homes.Key Facts
- A 70-year-old man died in Portugal when floodwaters carried his car away.
- A girl in the Malaga province of Spain is missing after being swept away by a river while trying to save her dog.
- The dog was found safe, but search efforts for the girl continue.
- Storm Leonardo has damaged infrastructure and left many homes without power in both countries.
- Spain’s weather agency has warned of another incoming storm, Storm Marta, expected over the weekend.
- Portugal's Economy Minister mentioned that reconstruction costs from earlier storms could exceed 4 billion euros.
- In Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, rising floodwaters led to significant property damage.
- Emergency services in Andalusia, Spain, reported over a million incidents related to the storm.
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