A state of emergency has been extended in Portugal due to severe flooding caused by Storm Leonardo, which has led to mass evacuations in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Emergency services are actively rescuing residents, and more rain is expected from Storm Marta. The weather has been exceptionally wet in southern Europe while northern regions face extreme cold. The ongoing weather patterns are attributed to a persistent high-pressure system over Scandinavia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)