On March 10, 2025, Spain is grappling with the aftermath of Laborrasca Jana, which has unleashed widespread rainfall and snowfall across various regions. Particularly affected are the northern mountains and southeastern areas, prompting the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) to issue yellow alerts for severe weather across six communities, namely Andalucía, Baleares, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Región de Murcia, and Canarias. These alerts indicate potential hazards, with expected rain accumulations of between 15 and 20 liters within the hour.
Currently, about thirty secondary roads remain impassable due to the combined impacts of snow and rain, with the majority of disruptions reported primarily throughout Cádiz, Valencia, and Granada. The Diputación de Cádiz has announced closures of multiple sections on six roads because of flooding caused by the extreme weather conditions.
Winds have also intensified along the coast of Murcia, with Aemet extending warnings until the evening of Tuesday, March 11. These winds, reaching force 7 (50-60 km/h), are expected to bring waves of up to three meters, making maritime activities perilous.
The repercussions of the heavy rainfall have extended to rescue operations. Over the weekend, two hikers were rescued from Torrent de Pareis in Mallorca; they were showing signs of hypothermia and had been trapped as the torrent swelled due to the severe weather. The Grupo de Rescate Especial de Intervención en Montaña (Greim) and the Guardia Civil Air Service played pivotal roles in these rescues, highlighting the risks associated with outdoor activities during such volatile weather.
Significant damage has been reported across various regions, particularly by the Diputación de Huelva, which noted considerable impacts on agricultural farms and rural roads. Meanwhile, reports from various dams such as Maria Cristina and Ulldecona indicate continued overflow due to extreme rainfall.
The downpours have not only disrupted transportation but have also affected educational institutions. Rains from the previous week caused incidents in around twenty schools across the Northwest and the Valle del Guadalentín in Murcia.
Between March 7 to March 10, rainfall statistics show extreme accumulations, including 85.8 liters per square meter recorded at La Pobla de Benifassà, 52 liters at Beamud, and 49.2 liters at Lucena del Cid. A significant total of 1,571.15 hectometers cubed is now held within the Júcar basin, showing slight improvements from recent reports.
Residents of San Andrés del Congosto, Guadalajara, are under evacuation orders due to the impending release of water from the Alcorlo dam. Local officials indicated the release rate would initially be 4.3 cubic meters per second, increasing to 50.3 cubic meters per second by 6 p.m.
Another rescue operation by the Guardia Civil involved five canyoners trapped overnight by torrential rain in the Garganta Verde, Cádiz. After enduring perilous conditions, all individuals were successfully hoisted to safety, albeit some exhibited signs of anxiety and hypothermia.
Meanwhile, more localized emergencies continue, with residents of Escalona, Toledo, requiring evacuation due to rising waters from the Alberche River as well. The mayor confirmed the water had begun encroaching upon homes, necessitating immediate action.
On the infrastructure side, the city of Guadalajara announced its heightened state of awareness and vigilance as the Henares River reaches high alert levels due to intensified rainfall and resultant overflow from nearby water bodies.
A total of 33 roads are presently closed—22 due to rain and eleven because of snow. Specific highways, including the M-611 and M-637, continue to face closures since the previous week, jeopardizing transportation movements.
Marbella, one of the municipalities hit hardest, has shut all public parks as precautionary measures are undertaken to assure public safety. This decision follows over 100 emergency incidents caused by flooding across the area.
Alert levels concerning rivers are high, particularly for the Adaja and Cega, which are at maximum alert levels, indicating significant threat levels for areas along their banks.
Wind gust reports have also sparked concern. Over the weekend, erroneous measurements indicated wind speeds of 239 km/h at La Covatilla. Aemet later clarified this data, attributing the highest actual speed to 129 km/h at Cerler.
Meanwhile, the Port of Tarifa, facing severe weather conditions, has canceled ferry services to Tangier for three consecutive days, affecting many travel plans.
Emphasizing the need for caution, Pedro Fernández, Delegate of the Government of Spain in Andalucía, has urged drivers to exercise heightened prudence due to inclement weather-related challenges.
The storm Jana's impacts are still being assessed and monitored, with emergency services on high alert for any new developments. Citizens have been advised to stay informed and prepared for continuing weather-related disruptions.