Portugal and Spain are bracing for more travel chaos as Storm Martinho sweeps in, disrupting flights, roads, and rail networks just days after Laurence’s devastation. Strong winds have already forced multiple Jet2 flights from the UK to Madeira to divert, while over 50 roads remain closed across Spain due to flooding and storm damage. Train services are also facing delays and cancellations, particularly in Andalucía, where cleanup efforts from Laurence are still ongoing. With Martinho set to bring more rain and high winds through the weekend, further disruptions to air, rail, and road travel are expected, prompting new weather warnings across the region.

Flights Diverted, Roads Blocked, and Rail Delays

Martinho is already affecting air travel, with multiple Jet2 flights from the UK to Madeira forced to divert to the Canary Islands due to dangerous winds. Passengers who expected to land in Madeira instead found themselves stranded in Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.

On the ground, more than 50 roads remain closed across Spain, particularly in Andalucía, where emergency crews are working to clear flood damage and fallen debris. Train services are also experiencing delays and cancellations, with flooding on tracks slowing or suspending operations in several regions.

Portugal has issued orange weather warnings for Lisbon, Faro, and Madeira, bracing for worsening conditions that could further impact travel infrastructure.

Laurence’s Aftermath Still Disrupting Travel

As Martinho arrives, Spain is still grappling with the destruction left by Laurence. In Seville, rescue teams continue searching for a missing couple swept away by floodwaters. One body has already been found near their overturned car. In Córdoba, authorities are intensifying the search for a man who disappeared during a bike ride on Monday.

Málaga saw some of the worst flooding, with the Guadalhorce and Campanillas rivers overflowing, forcing evacuations. The town of Coín recorded the highest rainfall in Spain, with 55 liters per square meter. Many roads remain blocked, making travel difficult for both residents and visitors.

In Murcia, extreme weather led to a bus overturning on the A-7 motorway, leaving several people injured and causing major traffic disruptions.

Portugal and Spain are bracing for more travel chaos as Storm Martinho disrupts flights, roads, and rail just days after Laurence’s devastation. Strong winds have already forced flight diversions, while flooding and storm damage continue to cause road closures and rail delays, with further disruptions expected through the weekend.

More Travel Disruptions Expected

Storm Martinho is forecast to last through the weekend, with rain and winds continuing to disrupt flights, rail, and road travel. While Martinho is expected to be weaker than Laurence, authorities warn that it could still bring localized flooding and hazardous travel conditions.

Spain’s Aemet meteorological agency has issued yellow alerts in Almería, Granada, Huelva, and Seville, while Portugal’s IPMA has placed major transport hubs under orange warnings for strong winds and heavy rainfall.

With four major storms hitting the region in just 12 days, Spain and Portugal remain locked in a cycle of extreme weather and travel chaos. Travelers are advised to check for updates, as further flight delays, rail cancellations, and road closures are likely in the coming days.

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