# Storm Charles floods southern Europe

> Storm Charles causes floods and flight cancellations across southern Europe.
- Title: Storm Charles floods southern Europe · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Storm Charles causes floods and flight cancellations across southern Europe. Storm Charles caused flooding and flight cancellations in Portugal, Spain…
- Keywords: storm charles, portugal, spain, italy, floods, flight cancellations, british columbia, rainfall warnings, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/13/storm-charles-floods-flight-cancellations-southern-europe-weather
- Author: Ed Walton and Alice Nightingale-Smith for MetDesk
- Published: 2026-11-13T08:49:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: storm charles, portugal, spain, italy, floods, flight cancellations, british columbia, rainfall warnings, news, world
## Storm Charles hits Portugal
Heavy rain and strong winds caused flooding in Portugal and southern Spain this week.
## Flight cancellations in Lisbon
Lisbon airport canceled 183 flights on Wednesday, about a third of its daily traffic.
## Flooding in France and Italy
Flooding in Cannes and Italian regions led to road closures and red rainfall warnings.
## Disruptions in British Columbia
British Columbia experienced over 400,000 power outages from heavy rain and strong winds.
## Key takeaway

Storm Charles caused flooding and flight cancellations in Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy, with heavy rain and strong winds disrupting travel and power in Canada.