Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter

Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, leading to temporary lockdowns for 850,000 people. At least five fatalities were reported, with significant rainfall recorded in Pego and Olivia. Meanwhile, Storm Austen is affecting the UK and Ireland with damaging winds, followed by Storm Boelo, which is expected to bring further severe weather. In Asia, Super Typhoon Champi is approaching China and Japan, having already impacted Taiwan with heavy rainfall and strong winds.