Spain and Portugal: Days with heaviest rainfall one-third more intense today

The extreme rainfall in Spain, Portugal and Morocco at the beginning of the year was 11% more intense as a result of climate change. Daily peak rainfall was even 30% more severe, according to an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA). Nearly 50 people died in the floods.

Lukas Bayer

26. February 2026

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Lukas Bayer

26. February 2026

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Last updated: 26. February 2026