# Extreme weather and climate volatility in Spain > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extreme-weather-and-climate-volatility-in-spain > Updated: 2026-08-22T20:05:03.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. The Iberian Peninsula is experiencing significant climatic volatility, marked by extreme weather events and contrasting environmental conditions. In the Valencia region, a dual emergency emerged as severe storms and wildfires impacted several municipalities. A wildfire, believed to have been triggered by lightning, burned approximately 133 hectares in the Segorbe area and moved toward the Sierra Calderona Natural Park, leading to the evacuation of roughly 1,000 people. Simultaneously, violent storms produced wind gusts as high as 149 km/h in areas like Sumacàrcer, causing structural damage to buildings, disrupting rail services, and causing localized flooding. Broader patterns across the peninsula show a tension between torrential rainfall and prolonged drought. While parts of Catalonia have faced heavy storms, other locations such as Vinebre and Maials have recorded over 103 days without significant rainfall. Despite these localized extremes and an exceptionally hot summer, regional water reserves remain relatively stable, with Catalonia’s internal reservoirs at over 80% capacity and the Ebro river basin exceeding 70%. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Climate volatility impacts the Iberian Peninsula and Catalonia Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula are experiencing extreme weather contrasts, ranging from destructive torrential rains to severe drought, though regional water reserves remain stable. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/climate-volatility-impacts-the-iberian-peninsula-and-catalonia ### 2026-08-19: Valencia region hit by wildfires and extreme storms Severe storms and wildfires are impacting Spain's Valencia region. A lightning-triggered fire has burned 133 hectares, forcing 1,000 evacuations, while violent winds up to 149 km/h caused structural damage. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bonreps-i-mirambell-vegetation-fire-under-control-efforts --- Cite as: Extreme weather and climate volatility in Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/extreme-weather-and-climate-volatility-in-spain