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Storm Francis red alerts: floods, closures and evacuations across Andalucia

HEADLINES red Costa del Sol

Civil Protection sent an ES-Alert to residents in dozens of municipalities as AEMET raised the rain warning to red in parts of Málaga province. Then, a second message followed at 10.23 pm, repeating the same blunt advice: avoid unnecessary journeys, do not cross flood zones, and keep away from riverbeds and channels. A region on standby, and a plan still …

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Mijas Hippodrome Racecourse will take in animals that are vulnerable during the worst weather conditions

Mijas Hippodrome racecourse offers to take in vulnerable animals during worst of storm weather

Residents of Mijas are encouraged to use extreme caution, as Storm Francis continues bringing torrential rainfall to the Costa del Sol. This is causing flooding along local rivers and stream. Mijas Town Hall activated former Hipódromo Costa del Sol (Costa del Sol Racecourse), a temporary shelter to protect animals from extreme weather. Reuse of abandoned facilities The facility was repurposed …

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Storm Francis brings chaos to Spain, as roads are closed and temperatures drop

Storm Francis brings snow chaos to Spain as roads close and temperatures plunge

Snow and cold warnings are still active in many parts of Spain due to Storm Francis. Credit : Ministerio del Interior @interiorgob Spain has awoken to a wintry storm as Storm Francis continues its sweep of the country. The storm is bringing snow, rain and a sharp drop in temperatures, just as the families are preparing for the Three Kings …

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