• Rare April snowfall blankets Mount Teide as Storm Olivier impacts Canary Islands

    Storm Olivier brought a rare April snowfall to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Tenerife and all of Spain, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The event was driven by a sharp drop in temperatures at higher elevations, allowing snow to accumulate on the summit. Wind gusts associated with the storm exceeded 90 km/h (56 mph), creating hazardous conditions across Teide National Park, while intense rainfall at lower elevations forced the closure of multiple recreational areas and trails.

  • Second DANA storm impacting eastern Spain after historic October flooding

    The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a severe weather advisory on November 12, 2024, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Mediterranean and Andalusian coastal regions through November 15. Rainfall is expected to reach 150 mm (5.9 inches) in 24 hours in some areas, only two weeks after previous severe flooding in eastern Spain.

  • 93 still missing after severe floods in Spain

    Around 93 people remain missing after massive floods struck southeastern Spain last week. The number of missing individuals rose from 89 to 93 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.