CALF The epidemic that struck central, southern, and eastern Spain disrupted much of the country’s infrastructure in recent hours. Rail networks, roads, divided and conventional routes, and urban transit systems like the Madrid Metro all faced interruptions.
Early estimates of the economic impact are still unfolding as severe storms caused widespread damage. Vehicles suffered material harm and homes faced flooding. Alongside two fatalities reported in Toledo, several people remained unaccounted for in Madrid. In addition to personal and property losses, railway infrastructure and roadways sustained damage.
The weather event, known as DANA, also led Renfe to offer free date and time changes for tickets during adverse conditions. The disruptions are expected to incur the costs of travel cancellations along the Mediterranean Corridor and other conventional routes. Other rail operators experienced disruptions in high-speed traffic linking Madrid with Andalusia.
Adif reported that traffic was returning to normal on the Madrid–Andalusia corridor, and a speed limit was imposed between La Sagra and Yeles in Toledo at 8:06 a.m. The episode began Sunday and has involved water accumulation affecting various operators along the line.
Adif technicians continue to work toward a full repair. Service is being offered sporadically, and trains may experience significant delays, according to an official statement.
Videos of precipitation caused by DANA in Madrid and other areas
According to Adif, Renfe will begin circulations with a train from Madrid to Seville and from Seville to Madrid. Regular services on the line will resume, with the exception of the Madrid–Toledo segment, which remains suspended until the two initial circulations are completed.
The Madrid–Toledo line remains suspended as Adif workers press to restore service.
In the Mediterranean Corridor, Adif technicians have restored circulation between L’Aldea-Amposta and Ulldecona with reduced speed after the line was suspended due to waterlogging on Sunday. Renfe notes that normalization will be gradual, so some trains may still experience notable delays.
After train services between Cantoblanco and Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes were halted for a few hours, services on the C4a line between Chamartín and Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes have returned to normal. Trains are gradually returning to their usual frequencies.
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Traffic between Villasequilla and El Romeral in Toledo was stopped due to waterlogging. Trains connecting Madrid with the traditional routes to Jaén, Albacete, Alcázar and Almería were affected. An alternate road service operated between Alcázar de San Juan and Aranjuez. Traffic between Talavera and Madrid was interrupted on three sections of the route, with an alternate service running between Talavera de la Reina and Fuenlabrada for affected trains.
Madrid Metro
The Madrid Metro also faced constraints due to heavy rain in central Spain. Some sections were temporarily shut and circulation continued in both directions, though waterlogging between Pirámides and Porto stations caused interruptions. The estimated resolution time was more than one hour. Roaming on line 7 was restored, though a portion of line 7 remained cut between Kanal and Guzmán el Bueno and between Las Musas and García Noblejas.
Communication between Rivas Futura and Puerta de Arganda stations on lines 4 and ML1, as well as lines 6, 9, 11, and 5, was restored as the network recovered.
Insurance claims
Floods, wildfires, storms, and other increasingly frequent severe events continue to cause material and human losses, which translate into high costs. The economic impact of natural disasters in Spain has been substantial, with figures indicating billions of euros in recent years. Property damage from this DANA is covered where policies are active and up to date. The General Council of Insurance Intermediaries notes that many multi-risk policies cover vehicle and electrical equipment damage from storms, roofing leaks, and power outages, among other perils.
Thus, homeowners and businesses should review policies and gather documentation when making claims. Photographs of damaged areas and belongings help support claims, which should be filed within the required reporting window after a loss. Mutual insurers have launched dedicated emergency channels to assist customers affected by adverse weather, speeding up procedures for homes, cars, and motorcycles damaged in the storm. A special help line has been activated to coordinate rapid assistance and expedite claim processing for those facing property and vehicle damage.
In light of the widespread impact, insurers emphasize the importance of prompt reporting and accurate documentation to ensure timely compensation. [Source: Adif, Renfe, Mutua Madrileña, and national insurance bodies]
Chaos on the tracks and the disruption of services left hundreds of passengers stranded at major hubs such as Atocha. Some workers and travelers faced outages in income protection policies tied to affected agricultural activities. Authorities recommend documenting the situation with photos and submitting claims quickly. Public safety and insurer networks have emphasized streamlined procedures to support affected residents and travelers as the region recovers from the DANA event.