🌧️🚨 Storm Leonardo triggers severe flooding and mass evacuations in Andalucía
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Storm Leonardo has led to severe flooding and mass evacuations in Andalucía, with over 3,500 individuals displaced. The Military Emergency Unit has deployed more than 250 personnel to assist in emergency operations, including building containment walls. A red alert for torrential rains has been issued, particularly in Cádiz and Málaga, prompting road closures and the suspension of classes. Authorities are closely monitoring river levels and advising residents to remain cautious as the storm continues.
Key points
- Over 3,500 individuals evacuated due to severe flooding risks.
- The Military Emergency Unit deployed over 250 personnel for emergency response.
- Red alerts issued for torrential rains, particularly in Cádiz and Málaga.
- Emergency measures include road closures and suspension of classes across affected areas.
Links
- ABC: La Policía Local vigila desde esta noche la zona de la Vega de los Ríos ante la previsión de subida de los cauces
- ABC: Desalojadas 200 personas en la zona de las Puentes de Jaén ante la crecida de los ríos
- ABC: 72 horas seguidas mirando al cielo, el suelo y los cauces en la provincia de Córdoba
- ABC: En vídeo: así construye la UME un muro de contención en una mina de Sevilla
- El Mundo: Alerta en Andalucía por las intensas lluvias de la borrasca Leonardo
- ABC: Desalojados más de cincuenta vecinos de los pueblos granadinos de Loja y Huétor Tájar por la crecida de arroyos
- ABC: La UME instala una base en el pabellón municipal de Aznalcóllar con unos 100 efectivos
- ABC: Ronda tiene a 300 personas aisladas en zonas rurales por las crecidas de los arroyos
- ABC: El número de desalojados por las lluvias en Andalucía asciende a más de 3.500
Facts
- Over 3,500 individuals evacuated due to flooding risks.
- UME deployed over 250 personnel and 90 vehicles for emergency response.
- Red alert issued for torrential rains in Cádiz and Málaga.
- Six reservoirs in Córdoba are releasing water to manage inflows.
Quotes
- Authorities have urged maximum caution and advised against unnecessary travel — Aemet spokesperson.
- Storm Leonardo keeps Andalucía on alert, where the risk is expected to remain high over the coming hours — Local official.
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