Southern Spain Grapples with Deadly Flooding and Widespread Disruption

Heavy rainfall from Storm Laurence has caused one confirmed death, ongoing search efforts for missing individuals, evacuations, and significant transportation disruptions.

A woman was found dead near Sevilla after her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters; her husband remains missing as search efforts continue.
Hundreds of residents in Andalusia and Murcia have been evacuated due to rising river levels and severe flooding.
Authorities are also searching for a missing cyclist in the affected regions, as rescue operations persist.
Road and rail networks in southern Spain have been severely disrupted by the flooding, complicating mobility and logistics.
The storm has brought temporary relief to years of drought by increasing water reserves, but further storms are expected later this week, raising additional concerns.