Storm Leonardo forced the evacuation of more than 11,000 people in Spain’s Andalusia region on February 9, 2026, between 11:45 AM and 12:45 PM UTC, with Storm Marta immediately following and prolonging flooding risks across southern Spain, according to Anadolu Agency. The evacuations in Andalusia addressed immediate flooding threats from Storm Leonardo, as the subsequent Storm Marta extended disruptions in the region, per the Anadolu Agency report posted on X within the 59-minute reporting window. No specific casualty figures or detailed locations within Andalusia were provided in the Anadolu Agency update during this period, though the dual storms heightened risks throughout southern Spain.
