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.

Fire claims victim in Coria del Rio

The Emergency Services have found the body of a 46 year old man following a fire at a house in calle central on the La Hermandad urbanisation in Coria del Río, Sevilla. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.

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.

Hit and run killer arrested in Sevilla

A 23 year old man, initials J.G.A., was arrested in Sevilla on Sunday after he ran over and killed a 20 year old woman in calle García Morato whilst in a drunken state and then fled the scene.

Two arrested after shooting incident in Dos Hermanas

Two youths have been arrested in Dos Hermanas, Sevilla province, following a shooting incident, thought to be gang related, in avenida de Montequinto. A car suffered slight injury from two bullet wounds.