Madrid, Spain (DT) – Spain has issued a severe weather alert, with torrential rains threatening eight provinces, particularly Andalusia and Catalonia, where the risk is highest.
This comes only two weeks after devastating floods in Valencia and nearby regions claimed over 220 lives.
The National Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has placed the provinces of Malaga and Tarragona under a red alert, indicating extreme risk. Forecasters warn that some areas may see up to 120 liters of rainfall per square meter within 12 hours, with Tarragona expected to receive up to 180 liters, heightening the threat of flash floods and urging residents to take immediate precautions.
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Emergency services remain on standby as Spain braces for yet another extreme weather event.
In Malaga, regions including Sol, Guadalhorce, and Axarquia are expected to bear the brunt, while the city of Antequera may see accumulations reaching 100 liters per square meter within 12 hours.
On Tuesday night, nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from areas near the Guadalhorce River as a precaution against potential flooding.
The flooding in Spain two weeks ago claimed at least 223 lives while several people are still missing, marking one of the worst disasters in the country.
The heavy rains have led to the suspension of school classes in both Malaga and various districts in Tarragona, with authorities closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, municipalities in Valencia, another hard-hit area during the recent floods, are once again on alert, with classes canceled across multiple regions.
Additional warnings are in place for other provinces in Andalusia: Granada is under an orange alert (high risk), while Cordoba and Seville remain a notch below on a yellow alert.
Spain’s Second Vice President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, stressed on the safety of citizens in high-risk areas, advising workers in affected zones to remain home and assuring that their salaries will be “compensated.”
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