As heavy rains lash the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate with a red weather alert in place for extreme flooding. The Civil Protection Agency issued urgent alerts to those in Málaga, a picturesque province popular among tourists, warning of the immense risk posed by the oncoming "Dana" weather phenomenon. Some 3,000 residents, especially near the Guadalhorce River, have been instructed to leave their homes as the storm approaches.
In the wake of recent devastating floods that have already claimed over 220 lives, many in Spain are bracing for yet another round of torrential rains and low temperatures. Catalonia has also joined in on the alert preparations, with coastal areas near Tarragona experiencing similar warnings. In Málaga, all schools have been shut down, and supermarkets are shuttered in anticipation of the storm's impact.
Authorities are taking significant safety measures, especially in vulnerable eastern and southern areas, and the start of the Billie Jean King Cup tie between Spain and Poland has been postponed due to the unpredictable weather. The National Weather Agency (Aemet) has also issued orange alerts across parts of Spain, warning of very strong to torrential rain expected through Thursday.
While some regions prepare for severe conditions, Valencia's recovery from a recent weather crisis continues, with rescue teams reporting the heartbreaking discovery of two young brothers previously swept away by floodwaters. Families are mourning losses while communities coordinate efforts for safety amid ongoing weather threats, emphasizing the urgency for prepared responses in the face of increasingly unpredictable climate challenges.
In the wake of recent devastating floods that have already claimed over 220 lives, many in Spain are bracing for yet another round of torrential rains and low temperatures. Catalonia has also joined in on the alert preparations, with coastal areas near Tarragona experiencing similar warnings. In Málaga, all schools have been shut down, and supermarkets are shuttered in anticipation of the storm's impact.
Authorities are taking significant safety measures, especially in vulnerable eastern and southern areas, and the start of the Billie Jean King Cup tie between Spain and Poland has been postponed due to the unpredictable weather. The National Weather Agency (Aemet) has also issued orange alerts across parts of Spain, warning of very strong to torrential rain expected through Thursday.
While some regions prepare for severe conditions, Valencia's recovery from a recent weather crisis continues, with rescue teams reporting the heartbreaking discovery of two young brothers previously swept away by floodwaters. Families are mourning losses while communities coordinate efforts for safety amid ongoing weather threats, emphasizing the urgency for prepared responses in the face of increasingly unpredictable climate challenges.
