Spain is bracing itself for more extreme weather, just two weeks after the devastating flash floods that swept through Valencia and other southeastern regions of the country, killing over 200 people.
Now, several areas of the country have been placed on high alert, with a new weather front expected to bring torrential rain and low temperatures.
Spain’s state meteorological agency, Aemet, has placed several eastern and southern areas on orange alert, including parts of Valencia, Catalonia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands, all destinations loved by British tourists.
The alert is in place from Wednesday, November 13, until Thursday, November 14.
An alert message was sent from the government to thousands of people across the Costa del Sol and other parts of the province late on Tuesday, which read: “Civil alert… Red warning activated (Aemet), extreme risk of rainfall… be very cautious, avoid travel and follow the advice of 112.”
Thousands have been evacuated from their homes, with locals and holidaymakers warned there is an “extreme risk”. Aemet warns of rainfall and storms that could be “very strong to torrential”, with an amber alert signalling an event “with a degree of danger for normal activities”.
Residents in some coastal areas appear to have prepared their cars for the worst after dozens were swept away by the previous floods, with many vehicles spotted with plastic sheeting wrapped tight around them.
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