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Storm Leonardo Forces Mass Evacuations Across Spain as Search Continues in Málaga

Authorities extend evacuations following engineering warnings on critical dam stress.

Overview

  • Andalusia reports roughly 7,000 residents evacuated or cut off, with full clearance of Grazalema after extreme saturation raised hydroseismic risk.
  • The Guardia Civil leads an expanded search for Carolina in the Turvilla river near Sayalonga, deploying GREIM, GEAS, drones and a helicopter under rain, wind and heavy debris.
  • Arcos de la Frontera orders preventive night-time evacuations as the Bornos–Arcos system takes in more water than it can release.
  • Extremadura evacuates Valuengo and La Bazana due to a stressed Valuengo dam with a faulty gate, and the regional government keeps residents out overnight pending risk checks.
  • Storm damage extends beyond flooding, with a major landslide in Ribadesella under technical review, road and bridge closures in several provinces, and rescues from swollen waterways.