Thousands Evacuated in Spain as Residents Cover Cars in Plastic Wrap - Just Two Weeks After Floods Killed 220
More than 2,000 people evacuated in Spain as Storm Armand brings heavy rains
Residents in high-risk areas evacuate and take precautions to protect homes
Torrential rainfall caused the Guadalquivir river to burst its banks in Seville
Thousands of people have been evacuated in southern Spain as Storm Armand battered the region with heavy rain, just two weeks after flash floods killed more than 220 people in the country.
In the southern city of Seville, more than 2,000 people were forced to leave their homes as the swollen Guadalquivir river burst its banks.
Some residents were seen covering their cars in plastic wrap in a bid to protect them from the rising floodwaters.
The storm has also caused widespread disruption to transport, with many roads closed and rail services suspended.
The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and has dispatched emergency services to help those who have been affected.
Storm Armand brings heavy rain and flooding to southern Spain
Storm Armand, which hit the Iberian peninsula on October 24, 2022, brought heavy rain to southern Spain, causing flash floods that killed 220 people.
The storm was the worst to hit Spain in decades, and the death toll is the highest from a natural disaster in the country since 1983.
The Guadalquivir river, which flows through Seville, burst its banks and flooded large parts of the city.
The storm also caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and railways.
Residents evacuate homes and take precautions to protect property
As the storm approached, residents in high-risk areas were evacuated from their homes.
Many people also took precautions to protect their property from the floodwaters.
Some residents were seen covering their cars in plastic wrap in a bid to keep them dry.
Spanish government declares state of emergency and dispatches emergency services
The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and has dispatched emergency services to help those who have been affected.
The government is providing financial assistance to those who have lost their homes or businesses.
Emergency services are also working to clear debris and restore essential services.
Storm Armand is a reminder of the dangers of climate change
Storm Armand is a reminder of the dangers of climate change.
The storm was made more intense by rising sea levels and warmer temperatures, which are both caused by climate change.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as storms, floods, and droughts.
We need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.
