Spain's Weather Alerts: A Close Call Amid Torrential Storms

Spain's weather service downgraded alerts after recent storms hit Malaga and Valencia, areas previously affected by flash floods. Local authorities maintained high alert levels, with evacuations and school closures. Though infrastructure was affected, there were no casualties. Criticism rose over preparedness for previous fatal floods.

Spain's national weather service has downgraded weather alerts after severe storms struck southern Malaga and eastern Valencia, both recently impacted by deadly flash floods. These storms caused damage but thankfully resulted in no casualties.

Local authorities in Andalusia and Valencia have continued to enforce orange weather alerts, urging caution due to the persistent threat of storms in the provinces of Huelva, Cadiz, Seville, Alicante, and Valencia. In Malaga, nearly 4,000 residents remained evacuated due to flood risks, and schools across affected regions stayed closed, impacting around half a million children.

Valencia allowed schools to reopen after the storm passed, as the Transport Ministry announced the resumption of high-speed rail services between major cities. The quick actions were attributed to a learning curve following the October 29 storm, which resulted in significant criticism due to the death toll exceeding 200 people.

(With inputs from agencies.)