Event Brief
Flash floods hit Italy and Spain after heavy rain
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Summary: Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Italy and Spain, prompting urgent weather warnings. A low-pressure system from the Atlantic lowered temperatures in parts of northern and central Spain by more than 10C, as clashes of cool and hot air produced thunderstorms, torrential rain, and strong wind gusts.
WHO: Spain and Italy weather authorities
WHAT: Urgent weather warnings were issued as heavy rain caused flash floods and violent storms.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
WHERE: Italy and Spain
WHY: Heavy rain and unstable conditions from cool and hot air clashes, driven by low pressure from the Atlantic, produced thunderstorms, torrential rain, and strong wind gusts leading to flash flooding.
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