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Canary Islands Declare Emergency as Storm Therese Causes Severe Flooding

3/25/2026

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The Canary Islands face severe flooding from Storm Therese, described as the worst in a decade, prompting a state of emergency and deployment of military support after more than 700 liters of rain per square meter fell over six days.
Authorities evacuated neighborhoods over fears of reservoir bursts.
Emergency services recorded about 1,500 incidents across the islands.
A red alert was issued for life-threatening conditions.

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Story summary

The Canary Islands face severe flooding from Storm Therese, described as the worst in a decade, prompting a state of emergency and deployment of military support after more than 700 liters of rain per square meter fell over six days.
Authorities evacuated neighborhoods over fears of reservoir bursts.
Emergency services recorded about 1,500 incidents across the islands.
A red alert was issued for life-threatening conditions.