Tornado tears through La Algaba, Seville, Spain

A powerful tornado ripped through La Algaba, Seville, on March 8, 2025, tearing off roofs, downing power lines, and causing structural damage.

The tornado, recorded near Alcalá del Río as it moved toward Torre de la Reina, left industrial buildings, rural homes, and livestock facilities severely affected.

One of the worst-hit areas was an industrial zone where a pallet company suffered extensive destruction, with losses estimated at over €200 000 ($217 380). Workers described the moment as an “infernal noise,” mistaking it for a plane crash before seeking shelter under a truck.

Emergency services, including firefighters, the Civil Guard, and technicians from the electricity supply company, responded swiftly. No injuries were reported, but residents now face rebuilding efforts, with insurance complications delaying immediate recovery.

The storm also brought heavy rain and strong winds to other parts of Seville, flooding homes and streets in Los Palacios and Villafranca, while fallen trees disrupted traffic in Alanís and Cazalla de la Sierra. Authorities have closed parks and public spaces as a precaution.

References:

¹ Losses of 200,000 euros in La Algaba due to the passage of a tornado – CanalSur – March 9, 2025

² A tornado tears off roofs and knocks down power lines in La Algaba – CanalSur – March 8, 2025

Featured image credit: CanalSur

Rishika Yadav

Rishika holds a Master’s in International Studies from Stella Maris College, Chennai, India, where she earned a gold medal, and an MCA from the University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. During her tenure, she contributed as a Junior Writer for Europe Monitor on the Global Politics website and as an Assistant Editor for The World This Week. Her work has also been published in The Hindu newspaper, showing her expertise in global affairs. Rishika is also a recipient of the Women Empowerment Award at the district level in Haryana, India, in 2022.

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