Tag: flooding
Spain’s Balearic Islands poised for radical overhaul in management of floods after exponential increase in rainfall
The Balearic government has been warned that flood episodes would remain a constant threat in the foreseeable future
Torrential rain causes severe flooding in Spain’s Mallorca
A STORM has already caused severe flooding, particularly in the North of the island, and cut-off roads. Fire crews, police and volunteers have been working...
The Sierra Bermeja fire will ‘seriously’ increase possibility of flooding in Spain’s Estepona, expert warns
THE Sierra Bermeja fire, which raged through almost 10,000 hectares of land and claimed the life of an Infoca firefighter, will ‘seriously’ increase the...
Dry spell ends with flooded roads in regular Torrevieja blackspots on Spain’s Costa Blanca
HEAVY rain brought flooding to Torrevieja on Sunday(March 7) with the usual quota of blocked or partially passable roads. Local forecasters, the Mastral Project, reported...
Top expert brought in to stop regular Javea flooding on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A top expert is helping Javea council to fight flooding in the city's Arenal beach area. Manuel Gomez Valentin from Barcelona is one of Spain's...
Future flood fears fuelled by climate change for parts of Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOUR Costa Blanca areas have been named as being in the firing line from severe storms and flooding caused by climate change. A report produced...
Policia Local from Dolores, Alicante, to be awarded medals for rescuing 638 people during last September’s gota fria
Policia Local in one of the worst-hit areas by last September’s gota fria will be awarded for their service. Dolores, in the heart of Vega...
WATCH: Heavy rains cause havoc in Cordoba and its Reina Sofia Hospital while others become trapped in car
Heavy rains in Cordoba this Saturday have lead to flooding in parts of the City, including the Reina Sofia Hospital.
Los Alcazares mayor says ‘mud-filled drains’ from September’s gota fria to blame for fresh flash flooding
THE mayor of a Costa Blanca town hit AGAIN by flash floods has blamed mud-filled drains gone neglected since September’s deadly gota fria. Loz Alcazares’...
Report reveals dangerous flooding in Spain will become MORE frequent in Valencia, Cadiz and Alicante thanks to climate change...
It comes as Alicante and the Costa Blanca have seen biblical flooding this week
Floods close Orihuela road network, Red Cross providing shelter
ORIHUELA City Council has just issued a press release stating that all citizens must refrain from driving the streets, due to the torrential rain...
IN VIDEOS: At least Four killed as rain and extreme flooding wreak havoc in Spain
Roads and railway tracks have collapsed following the onslaught of rainfall
OLIVE PRESS APPEAL: Irish expat needs your help after home completely destroyed and ‘everything lost’ in Malaga floods
Trish only has the clothes on her back after her home, which is opposite the banos arabes in Ronda, completely flooded on Sunday
APPEAL: Animal shelter makes desperate plea after sanctuary destroyed and 9 cats killed in Costa del Sol floods
The Estepona-based shelter needs urgent help
IN VIDEOS: British expats and tourists describe ‘terrifying’ floods on Spain’s Costa del Sol as areas continue to be...
TOURISTS and expats have described the 'biblical' floods ravaging the Costa del Sol today as they took refuge for hours in cafes and bars. Overflowing...
WATCH: School wall destroyed and Costa del Sol port almost submerged as biblical floods wreak havoc in Spain’s Andalucia
AS Andalucia is placed under a dangerous red alert severe flooding, thunderstorms and torrential rain have left Andalucian towns almost engulfed in water. Shocking videos...
60 tourists and residents rescued from roofs and vehicles in Mallorca as island battered again by flash floods
SOME 60 residents and tourists have been rescued from their cars and roofs from flash floods tearing through Mallorca today. It comes just a week...
RED RISK: Spain and Balearic Islands face extreme torrential rain just one week after 13 tragically died in Mallorca...
THE Eastern coast and the Balearic Islands have been battered by a bout of flooding, just a week after 13 people tragically lost their...
Flooding and injuries as ‘worst storm of the year’ wreaks havoc in Spain
Serious flooding and wind alerts in place for Sunday
Deja vu: Flooding in Andalucia dampens spirits and forces road closures
More floods sweep across the region
Three rescued as severe flooding hits Cadiz region after torrential rainfall
Over 100 emergency calls swamp rescuers as familes flee
Green group blast Andalucian authorities after deadly floods
Ecologists in Action criticised ‘totally uncontrolled’ building work
Torrential rains flood Malaga as province remains on orange alert
The severe weather alert affects the Costa del Sol, the Guadalhorce Valley and the Axarquia
Malaga hit with yet more heavy rain and flooding
14 homes evacuated and many left stranded as the water levels rose
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