Storm Martinho has triggered severe flooding across Spain, forcing evacuations and emergency measures in several regions. In Mejorada del Campo, rising waters from the Jarama and Henares rivers led to the evacuation of 48 people. Authorities in Ávila declared a state of emergency as the Adaja and Chico rivers overflowed, while flooding from the Manzanares River disrupted roads in Madrid.
In Toledo, flood barriers were deployed around a hospital as the Tagus River continued to rise.
This Copernicus Sentinel-1 image, acquired on 23 March 2025, shows the flooded areas near the town of Añover de Tajo in Castilla-La Mancha.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites provide free and open data, enabling reliable monitoring of flooding events worldwide. This information supports response and recovery efforts, helping to protect affected communities.
Featured image credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery
