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In a tragic event on the Costa del Sol a woman lost her life today Torremolinos is experiencing the effects of Storm Joseph. A palm tree that was uprooted and blown over by strong winds collapsed on her as she walked down the Avenida Palma de Mallorca. Medical teams were only able to confirm her death despite the quick response from emergency services.
The death of a child shows the extreme nature Storm Joseph. It is described by experts to be a rare departure in climate from the usual conditions for the area. Costa del Sol, which is known for its 320 sunny days a year has been experiencing a “wild” week of weather. Instead of mild Mediterranean breezes, there have been gales of up to 80 km/hr and torrential deluges.
Storm Joseph: emergency protocols activated
In response to the severity of the situation, town halls in the region have issued emergency protocols. In MijasOfficials in Estepona have activated a pre-emergency phase of their emergency plan. In Estepona, meanwhile, the council activated its pre-emergency stage of its Civil Protection plan As rivers began swelling. The Arroyo Infierno and the Guadalobón and Guadalmansa rivers have seen such a dramatic rise in water levels that multiple river crossings have been closed.
Roads are cut off
The disruption has extended into Casares, where the local police have been forced to cut off key transit routes, including the Camino de los Pescadores and the Gaucín road. Authorities warn that currents are so strong, even seemingly shallow streams could be deadly.
The authorities have sent a clear warning: Stay inside. Roads like the N-340 are already being monitored for safety. Parks along the coast have been closed to avoid any more tragedies caused by falling debris. The Costa del Sol, which is normally a haven of calm and tranquility, was awash with a violent storm that shook the coast.
