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Málaga Floods: Thousands Evacuated

Málaga suffers its worst flooding in 35 years, forcing evacuations and widespread disruption.

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Climate ChangeWeatherFloodingEmergencyEvacuationDamage

Agencia Española De Meteorología (Aemet)Junta De AndalucíaRenfe

Antonio Sanz

Were there any fatalities reported?: Despite the severity of the flooding and tornados, no fatalities were reported, thanks to preventative measures and early warnings.
What caused the severe flooding in Málaga?: Málaga experienced its worst flooding in 35 years due to torrential rains, forcing school closures, reduced hospital activity, and transport disruptions.
What kind of damage did the flooding cause?: The flooding caused significant damage, with roads transformed into large pools of water and several tornados reported along the Costa del Sol.
Which areas were affected by the school closures?: Classes were suspended in several provinces including Málaga, Granada, Sevilla, Huelva, and Cádiz due to the severe weather conditions.
How many people were evacuated due to the flooding?: Over 3,000 people were evacuated from their homes near the Guadalhorce, Campanilla, Vélez, and Benamargosa rivers due to flooding.

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