Weather warning in Spain: Orange-level alerts issued as heavy rain threatens many areas

Spain braces for severe weather as Storm Bruna brings heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, with AEMET issuing orange warnings for the north and yellow alerts across several other regions. Areas in western Andalucia, Extremadura and coastal provinces face potential downpours of up to 100 litres per square metre within 12 hours, with accumulated rainfall reaching 200 litres over 72 hours.

Residents are urged to prepare for flooding, particularly along rivers, streams and dry riverbeds, where water levels can rise rapidly. The storms are driven by a large low-pressure system west of the Iberian Peninsula, with the heaviest rainfall expected in Galicia, western Castilla y Leon, Extremadura and western Andalucia on Sunday, November 8.

Strong south-westerly winds and waves up to six meters high are also anticipated along the western coastline, posing risks for coastal activities. Civil Protection authorities warn of potential localized flooding, rising river levels and hazardous conditions in low-lying areas.