The storm caused significant damage in Portugal. Back on November 13, rescuers discovered the bodies of an elderly couple in a flooded house in Fernao Ferro near Lisbon. People were probably sleeping and were unable to escape during the night's rising waters.
On November 15, a tornado struck Albufeira in the south of the country, destroying camping huts and killing an 85-year-old British tourist. Another 28 people were injured, two of them are in hospital with serious injuries.
The Portuguese weather service IPMA has declared an orange alert level, and rescue services are urging residents to adhere to safety measures.
On the same day, the storm caused widespread flooding in the UK. The town of Monmouth and surrounding areas in south-east Wales was worst hit, with water inundating homes and the town centre. Rescuers are evacuating and checking the safety of people. Natural Resources Wales issued 11 flood warnings, of which four were severe, while in England there were 49 active flood warnings and 134 flood warnings in force.
Claudia also affected Spain, which experienced days of extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain and winds, but no serious casualties or widespread damage. The storm also reached parts of Ireland, where strong winds and rain were recorded, but there were no reports of significant damage or casualties.
Photo: EPA
Photo: EPA
