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The Costa del Sol is bracing for a battering as local councils shut down parks and public spaces ahead of an orange weather alert, with up to 80 litres of rain per square metre expected to drench the region in just 12 hours.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued the alert from 6 PM on Monday, March 17, as the ominous Borrasca Laurence rolls into southern Spain, bringing with it a deluge of rain, coastal chaos, and howling winds of up to 60 km/h.
Public spaces shut as storm looms
Authorities in Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, and Torremolinos have taken no chances. They’ve already sealed off parks, suspended activities, and activated emergency plans in response to the looming storm.
In Marbella, Nagüeles Park and Vigil de Quiñones Park are closed, though sports areas remain accessible, but caution is advised. The popular Parque de la Constitucion is off-limits.
Mijas has shut all public parks and sports facilities as a precautionary measure, the town hall confirmed via social media.
Fuengirola will close its parks from 5 PM and has triggered its municipal emergency plan, entering a state of pre-emergency.
Torremolinos has gone even further, shutting sports facilities, senior activity centres, La Batería Park, the Molino de Inca Botanical Garden, and the Casa de los Navajas. The Universidad Popular, municipal libraries, and music school have also been forced to suspend operations.
The Local Emergency Committee is on high alert, keeping a close eye on the storm to see how it develops, and coordinating emergency services, including firefighters, local police, civil protection teams, and water management services.
Rain, wind, and waves: Malaga Province on high alert
The entire province of Malaga is now under weather warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and coastal hazards. Monday morning started with a yellow alert for rain across the Costa del Sol, Guadalhorce, and Ronda, before escalating to orange by the evening. Meanwhile, Axarquía joins the alert at 9 PM, with downpours expected to persist until at least Tuesday morning.
Aemet warns that the heaviest rainfall could see 80 litres per square metre drenching the region overnight. Coastal areas won’t escape either, with strong winds of up to 60 km/h whipping up rough seas.
While Tuesday is expected to bring some respite, weather forecasts predict that this will be just a temporary lull before another storm system moves in on Thursday – bringing even more rain. Grab the brollies.
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