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Almeria floods: Red alert sent to phones as torrential rain hits

Residents in Almeria have been warned to avoid unnecessary journeys after Civil Protection sent an emergency alert to mobile phones […]

Almeria floods: Red alert sent to phones as torrential rain hits

The Almeria coast in Spain is currently under a red alert due to torrential rain and thunderstorms, with parts of Murcia facing an orange weather alert. The Cartagena and Mar Menor areas could see up to 50 litres of rain per square metre in just one hour on Saturday, October 17. The state Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a special weather warning, and the Ministry of the Interior has advised residents and tourists to take necessary measures.

The severe weather conditions are expected to affect southern Spain through the weekend and into Monday, with the risk of sudden flooding in low-lying areas and normally dry ramblas.

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