Storm chaos in Spain and Portugal as floods ‘trigger freak earthquakes’ and submerge towns while torrential rain closes motorway sparking mayhem at Madrid airport
By ADAM POGRUND, TRAINEE REPORTER[1] Published: 10:34, 5 February 2026 | Updated: 10:52, 5 February 2026
A deadly storm has sparked chaos in Spain[2] and Portugal as ferocious winds and heavy flooding submerged towns, forced motorwa…