Storm Adam floods eastern Spain, kills 5; Storm Austen hits UK

Storm Adam dumped extreme rainfall on eastern Spain, with 632mm in Pego and 600mm in Oliva, causing severe flooding that locked down 145 municipalities and displaced thousands. At least five deaths and 500 rescues are reported, while Storm Austen has become the UK's first named winter storm, bringing heavy winds and rain. The event underscores the increasing frequency of extreme weather linked to climate change, with significant humanitarian and infrastructure impacts.

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