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Storm Kristin Wreaks Havoc in Portugal and Spain

1/28/2026

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Storm Kristin struck Portugal and Spain on January 28, causing destruction.
In Portugal, the storm killed at least three people and left over 800,000 residents without electricity.
Wind gusts reached 150 km/h and caused more than 3,000 incidents; E-Redes worked to restore power.
In Spain, the storm caused fatalities and disrupted 160 roads, including 27 motorways, as Spain's national weather agency warned of strong winds and parks were closed.

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Storm Kristin struck Portugal and Spain on January 28, causing destruction.
In Portugal, the storm killed at least three people and left over 800,000 residents without electricity.
Wind gusts reached 150 km/h and caused more than 3,000 incidents; E-Redes worked to restore power.
In Spain, the storm caused fatalities and disrupted 160 roads, including 27 motorways, as Spain's national weather agency warned of strong winds and parks were closed.