Spain storms put Horcajo dam at risk of overflowing

The Horcajo dam could overflow in Piedralaves, in Spain’s Ávila province. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez singles out the risk on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, as storms Bruna and Charles bring heavy rain to parts of the country.

Sánchez urges people to follow emergency services’ instructions. Protecting lives and safety comes first, he says in a post on X. Government spokeswoman Elma Saiz also calls for caution and asks people to use official channels for updates.

From Wednesday, 11 November, Charles is forecast to bring heavy rain, wind and strong waves to southern and western mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency. The weather is expected to continue there on Thursday, but with less force.

Charles has subtropical origins and is the third named storm of the season. Portugal’s weather service named it because Portugal is expected to feel its effects first.

Topics: Weather · Storms · Politics

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com