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Floods in Málaga: When Rain Turns the Streets into Rivers! 🌧️🌊

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Málaga's extreme weather has led to thousands being evacuated. What happens when a vacation paradise becomes a soaking wet mess? Let's find out!

Málaga, the sun-soaked gem of Spain's Costa del Sol, is currently in the midst of a watery adventure as torrential rain wreaks havoc across the region. Thousands of residents are being urged to evacuate their homes as red weather alerts flash across the forecasts. Streets have transformed into rivers, and the scene resembles something out of an apocalyptic movie, with brave locals attempting to bail out their homes while cars float by like forgotten rubber duckies. Surprisingly, the Malaga university hospital has also fallen victim to these deluges, with only the emergency department standing strong amid the floodwaters.

The weather has come with dire warnings, with Spain's national weather service, AEMET, highlighting the potential for even more extreme conditions on the horizon. Esteemed tourists' favorites like Marbella face the brunt of the storm’s fury, and eager visitors are advised to check weather reports before landing at their sun-kissed holiday destination. Ironically, just weeks prior, Spaniards were recovering from floods that had gruesomely claimed over 200 lives, and the country finds itself on alert once more.

As authorities scramble to keep residents safe, the impact extends beyond just homes and health facilities—the housing market in Málaga is bracing itself for repercussions too. This isn’t the time to be buying or selling if you are among the lucky few with a dry abode. In fact, recent investments by the Málaga provincial council to improve parking facilities hint at a long-term vision, perhaps suggesting that even amidst rains, the desire for beautiful coastal living is unwavering.

In a lighter (and slightly bizarre) turn, amidst the chaos of flooding, Romanian tennis athletes in the Billie Jean King Cup are still dreaming big in Málaga! After all, what's a little rain when you're competing on the international stage? With optimism on the courts and water on the streets, residents of Málaga are left waiting for the sun to shine again.

Fun fact: Did you know that the Costa del Sol is known for its 300 days of sunshine a year? That’s why these flash floods are such a rarity, turning Málaga from a sunny paradise to a splash zone! And speaking of rare, while the locals wade through this extreme weather, they're hoping it's nothing like the legendary 1891 flood that left a mark on Málaga's history—everyone's fingers are crossed for better luck this time!

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Spain floods: Málaga evacuates thousands as more flood alerts issued (BBC News)

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain after a red weather alert was issued for extreme rain ...

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The latest storm sweeps through Malaga and these are the scenes it ... (Surinenglish.com)

Flooded streets, residents bailing water from their homes and vehicles being swept away. The heavy downpours this Wednesday are affecting many ...

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Malaga flooding latest: Hospital floods, thousands evacuated amid ... (The Independent)

The Malaga university hospital has flooded and is only operating A&E as rain spreads across the Costa del Sol.

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Thousands evacuated from Málaga as Spain issues more flood alerts (Irish Examiner)

Spanish weather forecaster AEMET issued red alerts on Wednesday morning for eastern Tarragona and southern Málaga provinces, saying it expected them to ...

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Spain floods: Thousands of people evacuated in Málaga as country ... (Euronews)

Several regions of Spain are under orange or red weather alerts for heavy rain and storms just weeks after deadly flooding killed at least 220 people.

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Thousands evacuated in Malaga as more flood alerts issued across ... (ITV News)

Thousands of people have been evacuated in Malaga as more torrential rainfall is expected across Spain, two weeks after the deadly flash floods in Valencia.

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Malaga provincial council to spend 20 million on car parks and ... (Surinenglish.com)

Priority will be given to municipalities without these facilities, as well as those with small populations.

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Thousands evacuated in Malaga as Spain braces for more storms (iNews)

Authorities warned people to stay inside to protect themselves as heavy rainfall gushed through the streets of Spain's Mediterranean cities and villages.

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Romania have big ambitions in Malaga (Billie Jean King Cup)

Despite this being their first appearance at a Finals, Romania will “dream big” at the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals in Malaga.

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Malaga: Thousands evacuated over 'extreme rainfall' alert as fears ... (The Independent)

The Malaga province, including the tourist resort of Marbella on the Costa del Sol, is expected to take the brunt of the weather but Catalonia in northeastern ...

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Heavy rains lash Spain after deadly floods (RTE.ie)

Spain closed schools and evacuated residents as heavy rains lashed the country, two weeks after its worst floods in a generation killed more than 200 ...

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Receding coastline forces Malaga water company to undertake ... (Surinenglish.com)

To reduce the serious risk of a major spillage, Emasa must remove one pumping station, refurbish another and create two new ones, with phase one out to ...

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Painting inspired by famous Malaga philosopher presented to town (Surinenglish.com)

Vélez-Málaga artist Evaristo Guerra gave a copy of his work to the town's mayor and president of the María Zambrano foundation during the annual conference ...

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Thousands evacuated as parts of Spain hit with nearly a month's ... (CNN)

Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain have once again battered coastal Spain, causing flooding and evacuations just two weeks after the country ...

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Junta confirms that teaching classes in schools and colleges across ... (Surinenglish.com)

This measure, which was already in force today in Malaga and Granada, will be been extended tomorrow to the Andalusian provinces of Seville, Huelva and the ...

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New storms and flooding hit Spain's southern Malaga province as ... (Euronews)

The storm system affecting Spain is caused by warm air that collides with stagnant cold air and forms powerful rain clouds. Experts say that drought and flood ...

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These are the areas of the Axarquía in the east of Malaga province ... (Surinenglish.com)

Rivers have burst their banks, roads are cut off and businesses, garages and homes in Benamargosa, Periana, Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Comares, Cútar, ...

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Flights delayed and thousands evacuated due to extreme rainfall in ... (Travel Weekly UK)

Malaga airport's website, Aena, showed scheduled departures out of the airport had been cancelled. No arrivals were listed for the evening, with the last flight ...

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Malaga flooding latest: Red weather alerts in Costa del Sol and ... (The Independent)

Hospital flooded and only operating A&E as powerful storm hits Spain just weeks after deadly flash floods.

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Severe weather warnings lifted in Malaga province after a night of ... (Surinenglish.com)

The Benamargosa river overflowed - at 6am it was six metres deep - and 50mm of rainfall fell during the early hours of the morning.

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Malaga floods: Is it safe to travel to Spain and should I cancel my ... (The Independent)

Multiple flights at Valencia's airport appear to be cancelled on Thursday as severe weather warnings have been reinstated in the region. The travel disruption ...

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Malaga floods Prompt evacuations likely saved lives - University of ... (CentAUR)

Thousands of people have been evacuated following floods in Malaga, Spain. Dr Jess Neumann, Associate Professor of Hydrology at the University of Reading, said: ...

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