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Storm 'Alice' Keeps Spain's East on Alert as Showers Reach Málaga

Forecasters say the DANA should weaken by Saturday following days of flooding.

Overview

  • AEMET maintains orange alerts for Valencia, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, with scattered showers reported in Andalusia including Málaga on Thursday.
  • The German Foreign Office warns travelers about severe storms and flash-flood risk along Spain’s Mediterranean coast and advises following local guidance and calling 112 in emergencies.
  • Transport has been heavily disrupted, including a full suspension of rail service between Barcelona and Valencia, an AP-7 closure near FreginalsUlldecona, and flight cancellations and delays on Mallorca and Ibiza.
  • Authorities report at least 18 injuries, one serious, with rescues from flooded vehicles and support from a military emergency unit for drainage and debris clearance.
  • Heavy runoff at Playa de Palma turned coastal waters brown and likely prompted beach testing and closures, as a nationwide lifeguard strike on Wednesday left some beaches without coverage.