Iberia Floods, Worker Dies as Storm Marta Hits

Storms continued to batter the Iberian Peninsula on Saturday, causing widespread flooding in Spain and Portugal, claiming the life of an emergency worker, and overshadowing Portugal's presidential election. Aerial footage showed extensive flooding in Spain's Andalusia region, where approximately 7,000 people were evacuated from their homes, including around 1,500 from the mountain village of Graza, according to Euronews. In Portugal, a 46-year-old emergency worker drowned in a river in the central Portalegre district while attempting to cross a flooded zone, as reported by authorities.

The severe weather, brought by Storm Marta, followed the damage caused by Storm Leonardo in recent days. The storms led to the postponement of elections in three municipalities in Portugal. The situation also impacted Portugal's presidential election, with Socialist candidate António José Seguro favored to win the second round against far-right populist André Ventura, according to Euronews. Over 11 million people in Portugal and abroad were eligible to vote.

The flooding in Andalusia was captured in aerial footage, revealing submerged areas and high water levels at a dam, according to Euronews. The storms caused thousands to evacuate their homes across Spain and Portugal. The latest news bulletin from Euronews highlighted these events as some of the top stories of the day.