Spanish Government Acts Swiftly in Response to Severe Flooding in Andalucía

On February 9, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez undertook a crucial visit to areas severely affected by recent flooding in Andalucía, highlighting the government's commitment to managing the crisis caused by storms Marta and Leonardo. Sánchez's itinerary included a 1:15 PM visit to Huétor Tájar in the province of Granada, impacted by the overflow of the Genil River, followed by an afternoon visit at 4:40 PM to Villanueva de la Reina in Jaén, a town flooded due to the Guadalquivir River. He was accompanied by María Jesús Montero, the First Vice President and Minister of Finance, and Pedro Fernández, the government delegate in Andalucía.

The Junta de Andalucía has been managing an extensive emergency response since late January, dealing with nearly 11,000 incidents related to the weather conditions. More than 11,000 people were evacuated across the region, though as of now, there are no active evacuations. Schools in Andalucía have broadly resumed normal activities except for 96 schools and five municipalities in the Sierra de Cádiz (Benaocaz, Grazalema, Benamahoma, Torre Aláquime, and Ubrique), where conditions remain precarious.

Several provinces in Andalucía continue to face yellow weather alerts for rain, wind, and coastal disturbances. The severe rainfall has notably exceeded normal levels in many regions, particularly in Cádiz, resulting in widespread road closures—179 across Spain due to flooding and snow.

While approximately 410 evacuees in Jerez have returned home as flood risks declined, authorities remain vigilant with 68 school bus routes still suspended, highlighting ongoing recovery challenges. These government-led actions and monitoring efforts underline a robust response to the aftermath of one of the most disruptive flooding episodes in southern Spain in recent years.