Viral video captures dramatic 'waterfalls' in Madrid as Storm Aline brings record rainfall
In a relentless deluge, Storm Aline has unleashed torrential downpours across Spain, with Madrid bearing the brunt of nature's fury on Thursday. Storm Aline has brought record rainfall across Spain, with Madrid receiving the brunt of the storm's fury. The El Retiro station operated by Aemet, Spain's meteorological agency, witnessed an unprecedented downpour, collecting 114 liters per square meter by midnight. This feat surpassed the previous record set in 1972. The storm has caused multiple disruptions in Madrid, including the closure of Metro lines 1, 5, and 7 for several hours. Spain is currently experiencing strong winds and strong gusts, and Madrid and Galicia are among the worst-affected areas.
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In a relentless deluge, Storm Aline has unleashed torrential downpours across Spain, with Madrid bearing the brunt of nature's fury on Thursday.The El Retiro station operated by Aemet , Spain's meteorological agency , witnessed an unprecedented downpour, collecting a staggering 114 liters per square meter by midnight. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record of 87 liters set back in 1972, underscoring the extreme nature of the storm.As the relentless rain continues, a viral video has captured the imagination of social media users, showing what they are calling "waterfalls" at the Banco de España station. The video showcases water flowing down staircases, with roads across the region submerged, giving rise to scenes reminiscent of a cascading waterfall.The severe weather conditions have led to multiple disruptions in the city, including the closure of Madrid Metro lines 1, 5, and 7 for several hours.Spain faced an orange alert due to the powerful storm. The country is currently experiencing strong gusts of wind, and Madrid and Galicia are among the worst-affected areas.With Storm Aline showing no signs of letting up, the people of Spain are bracing themselves for continued challenges brought about by the relentless rainfall and strong winds.
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