Spain’s Historic Drought Ends as Record Storms Trigger Flooding and Recovery

March storms brought unprecedented rainfall and snowfall, replenishing reservoirs but causing flash floods, deaths, and infrastructure damage.

An extraordinary series of four storms in March 2025 brought record-breaking rainfall, tripling the monthly average and ending Spain's worst drought in recorded history.
Reservoirs across Spain have reached 66% capacity on average, the highest in a decade, though some areas, including Barcelona, remain under drought alert with ongoing water restrictions.
Flash floods caused by the storms led to at least three deaths, evacuations, and significant disruptions to transportation and infrastructure, particularly in Andalusia.
The Guadarrama mountain range saw record snowfall, benefiting ski resorts that had struggled in recent years due to a lack of snow.
Scientists emphasize that climate change is intensifying Spain's weather extremes, with prolonged droughts followed by concentrated heavy rainfall, underscoring the need for mitigation and adaptation measures.