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Storm Adam floods eastern Spain as Storm Austen hits UK

The Guardian reports at least five deaths and temporary lockdowns affecting about 850,000 people in eastern Spain, as Storm Austen reaches the UK.

Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 10:14 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Storm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain, with Pego recording 632mm in 36 hours.[The Guardian]
  • About 850,000 people across Valencia and Alicante were placed under temporary lockdown on Monday.[The Guardian]
  • At least five people have died, while 500 were rescued and 2,100 evacuated.[The Guardian]
  • Storm Austen, the UK's first named winter storm, is bringing damaging winds to south-west England, Wales, south-west Ireland and northern France.[The Guardian]

Key facts

  • Storm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier this week.[The Guardian]
  • Pego, Alicante, recorded 632mm of rain in 36 hours, including 430mm in six hours, while Olivia, Valencia, received 600mm in 24 hours.[The Guardian]
  • 145 municipalities, about 850,000 people, across Valencia and Alicante were placed under temporary lockdown on Monday due to the flooding.[The Guardian]
  • At least five people have died, with 500 rescued and 2,100 evacuated.[The Guardian]
  • More than 130 incidents were recorded in Ibiza, including standing water at the airport that caused some flights to be diverted or suspended.[The Guardian]
  • Storm Austen is bringing damaging winds to south-west England, Wales, south-west Ireland and northern France.[The Guardian]
  • The first named storm of the winter for the UK is currently tracking through the Channel.[The Guardian]

What remains uncertain

  • The death toll is given only as at least five, so the final figure is unknown.[The Guardian]
  • The reporting does not give a damage assessment for either country or the expected duration of the lockdowns.[The Guardian]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.