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.
Two dead after shooting in Morón de la Frontera
A siege on Saturday evening in Morón de la Frontera, Sevilla, has left two people dead, a man and his sister-in-law.
Seven arrested in connection with shooting incident in Dos Hermanas
Four people have been arrested in Dos Hermanas (Sevilla) and three in Badajoz following a shooting incident in Dos Hermanas on November 26th 2010.
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.
Three robbers detained after car chase
Guardia Civil officers have detained three robbers in Lebrija, Sevilla, after a car chase involving a number of vehicles.
Cars buried by landslide in Carmona, Sevilla
A landslide in Carmona, Sevilla province, on Saturday afternoon buried eight cars under about six metres of mud.
Man detained in Gelves for abusing his elderly parents
Guardia Civil officers have arrested a man in Gelves, Sevilla, for routinely abusing his elderly parents, even threatening to kill them both on a number of occasions.
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.