Evacuations Underway in Andalusia as Storm Leonardo Threatens Flooding and Landslides

Local authorities in the Andalusian region of Spain announced today, Friday, that thousands of residents are being evacuated from areas deemed at risk of flooding from the Guadalquivir River, following forecasts linked to storm "Leonardo."

Officials have cautioned about the possibility of landslides due to rising groundwater levels, advising residents to avoid riverbanks and low-lying areas for their safety.