Thousands have been evacuated from their homes in Málaga, Spain, as authorities issue red alerts for severe weather conditions, signaling a heightened risk of extreme rainfall and potential flooding. The Costa del Sol region, including tourist hotspots like Marbella and Estepona, is expected to be severely impacted by this "Dana" weather system, just weeks after flash floods claimed over 220 lives across the country.
Spain Braces for Severe Weather as Flooding Evacuations Intensify
Spain Braces for Severe Weather as Flooding Evacuations Intensify
Málaga and surrounding regions face urgent evacuations and alerts as a new weather system threatens to bring extreme rain and flooding.
The Civil Protection Agency activated a mass alert in Málaga province late Tuesday night, urging residents in vulnerable areas, particularly those near the Guadalhorce River, to evacuate. Approximately 3,000 individuals were asked to leave their homes as precautionary measures.
Antonio Sanz, the Minister of the Presidency for the Regional Government of Andalusia, emphasized that the evacuations targeted specific areas close to the riverbank rather than entire towns. The decision was made in conjunction with local authorities to coordinate rescue and safety efforts effectively.
Schools across Málaga have been closed, and local shops and supermarkets have shuttered, reflecting the seriousness of the storm warnings. Other regions, including Catalonia, are also under red alerts as authorities brace for anticipated torrential rains that could mirror the devastation seen in previous weeks.
Parts of Valencia and the Balearic Islands have been placed under orange alert, indicating a significant risk of dangerous weather conditions. While this new Dana system is expected to be less severe than the one in late October, regions remain cautious, deploying sandbags and suspending educational and sports activities in vulnerable areas.
Amidst these evacuations, the search for two young brothers who tragically lost their lives in previous floods continues. The children's bodies were recently discovered, bringing a somber closure to their family's search.
As the weather system develops, officials remain vigilant, urging residents to heed evacuation orders and stay informed about the ongoing risks associated with flooding and severe weather patterns in Spain.
Antonio Sanz, the Minister of the Presidency for the Regional Government of Andalusia, emphasized that the evacuations targeted specific areas close to the riverbank rather than entire towns. The decision was made in conjunction with local authorities to coordinate rescue and safety efforts effectively.
Schools across Málaga have been closed, and local shops and supermarkets have shuttered, reflecting the seriousness of the storm warnings. Other regions, including Catalonia, are also under red alerts as authorities brace for anticipated torrential rains that could mirror the devastation seen in previous weeks.
Parts of Valencia and the Balearic Islands have been placed under orange alert, indicating a significant risk of dangerous weather conditions. While this new Dana system is expected to be less severe than the one in late October, regions remain cautious, deploying sandbags and suspending educational and sports activities in vulnerable areas.
Amidst these evacuations, the search for two young brothers who tragically lost their lives in previous floods continues. The children's bodies were recently discovered, bringing a somber closure to their family's search.
As the weather system develops, officials remain vigilant, urging residents to heed evacuation orders and stay informed about the ongoing risks associated with flooding and severe weather patterns in Spain.
