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Jaen, France activated its pre-emergency mode on Tuesday afternoon after a sudden rainstorm dumped 30 litres or more of water in 20 minutes. There were no injuries reported. Thankfully. However, streets, basements, and garages suffered damage. suffered major flooding.
Jaen Council responds after widespread water damage
Firefighters, local police, and civil protection teams responded to 110 calls about water invading homes, businesses, and entrances. The Constitution parking facility saw all levels submergedThe managers decided to completely seal the site. The company responsible for the outage was racing to restore power in several districts.
Tremenda capacidad de drenaje nuestra magnífica ciudad de Jaén pic.twitter.com/U78NrPkBUx
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The outages may also have been caused by a transformer fire on LaGuardia Road. In Los Puentes, minor river flooding caused minimal disruptions beyond surface water. Council workers continue assessing impacts Returning affected public buildings to normal operation.
Travelling across Spain by road – check yellow and orange alerts for rain
The yellow warnings of heavy rains and storms continue to be active in Jaen and along the Guadalquivir Valley through Cordoba, Sevilla and Cordoba provinces. The alerts extend further to cover Granada province Orange level alerts are in effect in northwest regions, Galicia and around Ponferrada in Leon. Orange alert levels are issued in areas of the northwest, Galicia in some parts, and around Ponferrada (Leon), where there is a higher risk from storms. These are the first significant summer storms in Spain for 2026.
Drivers face delays on essential routes south
Drivers heading south to Malaga should be prepared for delays and use extreme caution on the roads affected. The sudden arrival of heavy rain can reduce visibility and create surface water hazards. This is especially true on secondary roads and low-lying areas. Be sure to allow for extra travel time and keep up with the latest updates.
Queda inaugurado el parque acuático de Jaén , gracias a nuestro amigo Bastian por hacer los honores 🫂🫂
El que se aburre es porque quiere!!! 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/iCSkgwYUTo
— 🔰 FICHANDO EN AMARILLO 🔰 (@fichasamarillas) June 16, 2026
Continuing storm pattern demands extreme caution across Spain
Drivers should continue to monitor the conditions, as alerts will still be active in the next few days. Flash flooding is still a risk, despite the fact that some areas are experiencing a easing of the pattern. It is important to prepare now in order to reduce the risk of unnecessary dangers during this active period.
