Storm Gloria batters Spain with high winds and snowfall 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy ReutersMADRID – Powerful Storm Gloria lashed parts of Spain on Sunday with high winds, heavy rain and snow, forcing the closure of Alicante airport and killing one man in the northern region of Asturias. Gloria was set to intensify overnight and persist at least until Tuesday, with Valencia and the Balearic Islands bearing the brunt, according to the Aemet national weather agency. Aemet declared a red alert across 10 provinces in expectation of winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour (80 mph), seven-meter (22-foot) waves and heavy snowfall. In Barcelona, authorities warned people to stay away from beaches to avoid being swept away by surf.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 20, 2020 01:12 UTC