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Popular Spanish resorts have been placed under yellow weather alert after heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Torrential rains kill two men, third still missing Malaga Saturday and Sunday, causing street flooding, road closures and downed trees.
Emergency services are at andalusia has been responding to incidents including homes being flooded, landslides blocking roads and cars getting stranded in the snow.
The tourist resorts of Malaga, Granada and Almeria are among the worst affected provinces.
As regions now begin to clean up and recover from the contamination floodhere are the latest travel advice for affected areas Spain.
Which places in Spain have weather warnings?
Red and orange alerts were issued for some areas of Andalusia over the weekend, with Malaga, Granada and Almeria affected by heavy rainfall.
While those warnings have now been downgraded to yellow, Andalusia’s emergency services have warned people in the region: “Do not let your guard down”.
Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) said the Balearic Islands, Andalusia and parts of southern Spain’s mainland were under a low-danger yellow weather warning due to rain and storms in the area.
Emmett added that these active storms may be accompanied by small hail showers.
Health, President and Emergency Minister Antonio Sanz asked for “maximum caution, awareness and responsibility” and asked people to continue to be vigilant.
Starting on Tuesday, December 30, Andalusia will have a few days of stable weather, but from January 1, Aemet warns that a new storm will approach from the Atlantic and will affect the region during the last part of the week.
Where is it affected?
Málaga’s main river, the Guadaljoce River, burst its banks over the weekend, leading to the deployment of troops nearby.
Malaga city council said both local police and fire brigade had responded to dozens of weather-related incidents.
The council advised people in the Santa Amalia community to climb to higher floors of buildings on Saturday as a precaution, while others were temporarily evacuated and moved to safer areas of the province.
Videos on social media showed flooded streets in Rio Grande, Malaga and Marbella.
Two men were found dead after heavy rains. The body of a motorcyclist who went missing after being swept away by floods in Illola, Granada, has been found, Andalucia’s emergency services said.
The body of another man missing since Saturday in Alhaulin El Grande, Málaga, has also been found.
The search for a third man missing in Alhaurín El Grande, Málaga, continues, with the focus currently on the banks of the Fajara and Guadaljoce rivers.
What is the UK Government’s advice?
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has not yet issued any warnings regarding the recent flooding in Malaga.
For flooding in Spain, general advice is to check Aemet’s weather warnings before traveling and follow local government advice.
Was the flight cancelled?
According to reports, more than 20 flights to Malaga’s Costa del Sol Airport were diverted to other cities in Andalusia on Saturday due to bad weather. exista Spanish-language news website aimed at English speakers.
Since then, flights in and out of the airport have been uninterrupted.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?
As a passenger, if you fly from a UK airport on any airline, arrive at a UK airport on an EU or British Airways flight, or arrive at an EU airport on a British Airways flight, you will be protected by UK law.
If your flight is cancelled, the airline must provide you with care and assistance, which means they must provide you with food and drink (usually in the form of vouchers), means of communication (usually by refunding the cost of the call), accommodation (if you have a new flight the next day) and transport to and from your accommodation or home.
Circumstances such as extreme weather, strikes or other “extraordinary circumstances” are not eligible for compensation.
Can I cancel my holiday?
As the FCDO has not issued a warning against non-essential travel to Spain, there are no special circumstances under which you can cancel your trip and receive a full refund.
The conditions for canceling your trip depend on your holiday provider, so it’s best to contact them if you want to postpone your trip.
If you wish to cancel your booking, the company is under no obligation to provide a refund and for safety reasons you will not be able to claim on your travel insurance unless government advice changes.
If you have travel insurance, some policies provide natural disaster coverage for the event that you are unable to reach your vacation destination. Check your policy and contact your insurance company to find out where you stand.
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