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- On February 17, 2026, the Spanish government approved 7 billion euros in financial aid for storms in Extremadura and Andalusia.
- Spain's Budget Minister Maria Jesus Montero said the aid would support over 12,400 evacuees and help mitigate impacts on homes, businesses, and agriculture.
- Spain's Agriculture Minister Luis Planas said at least 14,000 hectares of crops were damaged.
- Portugal estimated over 4 billion euros in reconstruction costs after Storm Kristin.
