Laurence Dollimore
https://twitter.com/soldelsurmalaga/status/1244922800412012544
PARTS of Malaga have already experienced flooding this morning with more heavy rainfall on the way.
Images from Campanillas show streets filled with water following a night of downpours.
Se repite la situación de ?? ?? en #Málaga, afectando principalmente al distrito de #Campanillas, que vuelve otra vez a ver como el agua inunda parte de sus calles.
Los ? seguimos sin material de rescate acuático.@pacodelatorrep @AvelinoPP @ruthparticipa excelente gestión. pic.twitter.com/A0xcGX1AWG— ? Encierro Bombero Mlg ? (@encierrobombmlg) March 31, 2020
It comes as much of the province has been placed on orange alert for strong rainfall for today.
The warning, from weather agency AEMET, means there is a ‘significant risk’ to life and is in place until 2pm today.
As much as 80mm per square metre could fall on the Costa del Sol and Guadalhorce area.
@Storm_Malaga #Campanillas ahora mismo. pic.twitter.com/XMHiC12RDa
— Soy la Ledesma? ? (@soylaledesma) March 31, 2020
It means many areas are at risk of flooding with towns like Campanillas fearing the worst.
It would not be ideal timing given that the country is in a nationwide lockdown, with authorities focused on battling the coronavirus crisis.
Ahí tenéis la incapacidad del ayto #Málaga para solucionar los graves problemas de los vecinos de #Campanillas. Qué ha hecho la concejala @ruthparticipa y el alcalde @pacodelatorrep?? NADA pic.twitter.com/7KXJYUHdF4
— @Cortijo_AytoMlg (@Cortijo_AytoMlg) March 31, 2020
Meanwhile, Axarquia, Cadiz, Sevilla and Almeria have received lesser yellow warnings for showers.
These areas can expect 25-30mm of rain throughout the day.
