Key facts
- Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, with over 600mm of rain in some areas.
- At least five people have died and 2,100 have been evacuated in Spain.
- Storm Austen and Boelo are bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to the UK and Ireland.
- Super Typhoon Champi is forecast to bring up to 900mm of rain to Taiwan.
Storm Adam has caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, with record rainfall in Pego and Olivia, leading to lockdowns for approximately 850,000 people across 145 municipalities in Valencia and Alicante. At least five people have died, 500 have been rescued, and 2,100 evacuated. The storm also impacted the Balearic Islands, causing flight disruptions at Ibiza airport. Meanwhile, the UK is experiencing its first named winter storms. Storm Austen is bringing damaging winds of 50-60mph, with gusts up to 80-90mph in exposed French coastal areas. Following closely, Storm Boelo is set to bring further unsettled conditions with damaging winds and heavy rain across much of the UK and Ireland, increasing flood risks. Super Typhoon Champi, currently a Category 5 strength storm, is heading towards China and Japan after passing Taiwan, where it has caused school closures, flight cancellations, and six-metre waves, with up to 900mm of rain forecast.