Storm Claudia has caused significant damage across Portugal and the UK, leaving three people dead, dozens injured, and several communities flooded.

Portugal

The storm first struck Portugal with intense rain and violent winds.

An elderly couple drowned after overnight flooding engulfed their home near Lisbon.

In Albufeira, an 85-year-old British woman died when a suspected tornado ripped through a campsite, overturning caravans and damaging buildings.

Nearly 30 people were injured, and southern regions remain under amber weather alerts as emergency teams clear debris and restore access to affected areas.

United Kingdom

As the storm moved north, it brought torrential rain to Wales and western England.

Monmouth was among the hardest hit, with the River Monnow overflowing and submerging the town center.

Fire crews carried out rescues and evacuations as roads, rail lines, and power networks were disrupted.

Environmental agencies issued dozens of flood warnings, including several “severe” alerts indicating danger to life.

Next Threat: Freezing Weather

Forecasters warn that Arctic air will follow the storm, bringing snow and temperatures potentially dropping to –7°C, raising concerns about recovery efforts and vulnerable residents. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.