Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter

Severe flooding in eastern Spain has caused widespread disruption, with heavy rain and strong winds affecting the regions of Valencia and Alicante. Storm Adam brought torrential rain to the area, with some towns receiving over 600mm of rainfall in just 24 hours. The extreme weather has resulted in a temporary lockdown for 145 municipalities, impacting around 850,000 people, and at least five fatalities have been reported. This severe weather event is a significant concern for markets, as it may impact local economies and trade in the affected regions.

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Severe flooding in eastern Spain and the UK's first named storm of winter are causing damage and disruptions. This could lead to increased costs for repairs and relief efforts, and potentially impact economic activity in the affected regions.

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