Madrid: Storm Herminia continues to batter Spain with hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and snow on Monday, causing widespread disruptions across the country, particularly in Galicia. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on X has warned of persistent rainfall and snowfall, with significant accumulations in mountainous regions. The Cantabrian mountain range and Galicia’s northern coast have recorded the strongest winds, leading to widespread damage and disruptions.
According to Anadolu Agency, most of the country is under a yellow weather alert until Tuesday evening, with some regions facing heightened orange alerts. In Galicia, a red alert is in effect as gusts of up to 90 kilometers (56 miles) per hour and severe conditions continue to wreak havoc. A new storm is expected to follow later this week, bringing further snowfall as the primary concern. Since Sunday, over 1,200 incidents have been reported in Galicia. Emergency services recorded more than 600 cases of fallen trees blocking roads, landslides, and damaged infrastructure.
The provinces of A Coruna and Pontevedra have been the most severely affected, and numerous incidents have been reported in Vigo and Santiago de Compostela. The storm has also disrupted air travel, with multiple flights between Vigo, A Coruna, and Madrid canceled on Monday morning due to aircraft delays caused by Sunday’s adverse weather. According to airport operator Aena, flights scheduled for early morning departures could not proceed as incoming flights from Madrid failed to arrive the previous night.
Authorities are urging residents to stay informed about weather and road conditions, warning of dangerous travel conditions caused by strong winds, heavy rain, and snow.