Members of the Protección Civil, Fire Brigade and even INFOCA are busy cleaning up the debris in Ecija, badly hit bu flooding for the second time this month.
75 roads affected by flooding in Córdoba province
In Córdoba province, the heavy rains and flooding have so far resulted in nearly 400 calls to the Emergency Services and 75 roads in the province being affected.
Less overnight rain eases flooding problems
Less heavy rain last night has brought a bit of respite to areas of Jaén, Córdoba and Sevilla where there has been widespread flooding although an AEMET alert for more heavy rains remains in operation for most of today.
Severe flooding in Ecija
Sevilla province has been the worst hit by storms in the past couple of days with the rio Genil rising by 7.3 metres. The town of Ecija has suffered severe flooding with up to 30% of the old town under water and forcing the evacuation of the hospital.
Floods in Algámitas, Sevilla
Storms last night caused the arroyo Ballesteros in Algámitas, Sevilla, to overflow, with several cars being swept away and homes being flooded. The Fire Brigade had to rescue several people who were trapped in their homes.
Overnight rains causing problems on the roads
Overnight rains have caused problems in several parts of Andalucia with a number of roads having to be closed due to flooding.
Flooding in Estepona
A thirty minute downpour this morning in Estepona has caused several rivers to overflow with some homes and business premises being flooded.
Rising Rio Guadalquivir causing concern
The imminent overflow of the rio Guadalquivir in Sevilla has resulted in 50 families in Lora del Río being evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure.
The río Guadalquivir bursts its banks
The río Guadalquivir has burst its banks near the small town of Mogón in Jaén province and ten homes in the village of Villacarrillo have been flooded.
Yellow alert for thunderstorms
Málaga, Jaén, Granada and Almería remain on ‘yellow alert’ for thunderstorms and heavy rains.