Severe Bad Weather in Spain, Red Alert in Madrid - 03 Sep 2023

It is worrying to see how the streets of Madrid were transformed into rivers in such a short time due to the extreme storms and rain that hit the city today. The level 1 alert issued to warn the people of Madrid was more than justified, as the sewers could not cope with the overwhelming amount of water. People, aware of the risk, were quick to take measures to protect themselves from the rain, demonstrating once again the resilience and unity of this great community. It is worrying to see how the streets of Madrid were transformed into rivers in such a short time due to the extreme storms and rains that hit the city today. The Level 1 alert issued to warn the people of Madrid was more than justified, as the sewers could not cope with the overwhelming amount of water. People, aware of the risk, rushed to take action to protect themselves from the rain, demonstrating once again the resilience and unity of this great community. Photograph: Kasperkiewicz Renata/LaPresse It is worrying to see how the streets of Madrid were transformed into rivers in such a short time due to the extreme storms and rain that hit the city today. The level 1 alert issued to warn the people of Madrid was more than justified, as the sewers could not cope with the overwhelming amount of water. People, aware of the risk, were quick to take measures to protect themselves from the rain, demonstrating once again the resilience and unity of this great community. It is worrying to see how the streets of Madrid were transformed into rivers in such a short time due to the extreme storms and rains that hit the city today. The Level 1 alert issued to warn the people of Madrid was more than justified, as the sewers could not cope with the overwhelming amount of water. People, aware of the risk, rushed to take action to protect themselves from the rain, demonstrating once again the resilience and unity of this great community. Photo: Kasperkiewicz Renata/LaPresse