The Foreign Ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued an important advisory for its citizens present in Spain. This alert was given through the UAE Mission in Madrid on 7 February 2026. In many areas of Spain, the weather has become very bad due to ‘Storm Leonard’ and the upcoming ‘Storm Marta’, due to which these precautions are being taken. The ministry has asked people to remain alert and obey the local administration.
Emergency numbers and important instructions for citizens
The Ministry has appealed to all the citizens to register themselves on ‘Tawajudi’ service so that it becomes easier to provide help. In case of any emergency, assistance can be contacted on the numbers given below:
Citizens must strictly follow the safety instructions given by the local authorities in Spain. It has been advised to stay away from flooded areas and not to travel to risky places.
Impact of the storm and the current situation there
After ‘Storm Leonard’ in Spain, now ‘Storm Marta’ is expected to arrive on Saturday, which may cause heavy rains. More than 7,000 people have been evacuated to safe places from the Andalusia region. Due to heavy rains and strong winds, more than 118 roads are closed and rail service has also been affected at many places. A girl is reported missing in Málaga, while one death has been confirmed in Portugal.