Spain’s national weather service downgraded severe weather alerts following storms in Malaga and Valencia, which caused damage but no casualties. Local authorities retained orange alerts in Andalusia and Valencia amid concerns of further storms. Nearly 4,000 evacuees in Malaga remained out of their homes as schools in multiple provinces closed, affecting around half a million children. Officials noted that prior evacuations likely saved lives, while train services between Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona resumed. The swift response was crucial after criticism regarding authorities’ preparedness for last month’s deadly floods.