FLASH
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Spain is facing an extraordinary situation after the massive floods that have hit the southern region of the country. After Valencia, it is already Malaga that is experiencing the consequences of extreme weather. Houses located on the banks of the Campanillas River, in the neighborhood of the same name, have been evacuated due to the high risk of flooding. Malaga City Council declared a red alert and asked residents to leave the danger areas.
Thousands of people have also been evacuated in the Costa del Sol region, while the Civil Protection Agency has activated the Emergency Plan to help manage the situation. As a result, classes have been suspended in Malaga and Granada, while the city has also taken other security measures.
The tourist resorts in Marbella, Velez and Estepona, as well as other affected areas in Catalonia, in the north-east of Spain, are expected to be affected by the floods. Extreme weather alerts have also led to the closure of schools in Malaga province and the postponement of the Billie Jean King Cup opener between Spain and Poland.
The regional government of Andalusia has also notified about 3,000 residents of the Guadalhorce River to leave their homes, while the Minister of the Presidency of the regional government, Antonio Sanz, has clarified that the decision to evacuate was made only for some specific areas near the river bank. and not for entire cities.
Around 220 deaths have been recorded from recent floods in Spain, and the country is now facing another extreme weather front, which is expected to bring torrential rain and freezing temperatures. Several other regions of Spain are on alert as the risk of flooding and bad weather could increase in the coming hours.
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