Another deadly spell of rain in Spain? Malaga residents wrap cars in plastic and tie them to lampposts

Some Malaga residents have prepared for the possibility of similar situations by securing their cars with ropes and cling film after severe floods occurred in other parts of Spain recently, as quoted in the Daily Star.

Ahead of more extreme weather, residents in some parts of Spain have gone so far as to completely wrap their cars in plastic and tie them to lamposts.

Unusually heavy seasonal rains in recent weeks have devastated parts of the country's south, killing hundreds of people and severely damaging property, including automobiles.


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A picture shared on X shows a grey Mercedes wrapped in plastic sheeting and tied to a post with jump ropes. The red alert in Malaga warns of extreme risk from severe rainfall between 10 am and 11.59 pm on Wednesday, covering the Costa del Sol, Guadalhorce, and Axarquia regions.

Schools across Malaga province have been suspended. Preventative measures announced by the Junta de Andalucia include the preventative evacuation of people living along the banks of the Guadalhorce River, including those removed from their homes in Alora, Cartama, Alhaurin de la Torre, Pizarra, Cerralba, and Malaga.

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An Irish expat in Valenica reported the post-flood horror in Valenica, leaving a graveyard of vehicles, mangled children's playgrounds, and victims.

FAQs

Why are Malaga residents wrapping their cars in plastic?
Residents in Malaga are wrapping cars in plastic and tying them to lampposts to prepare for the expected severe flooding. The measures come after deadly floods in other parts of Spain caused widespread damage and casualties.

What steps are authorities in Malaga taking in response to the extreme weather?
In response to the expected extreme rainfall and potential flooding in Malaga and surrounding areas, authorities issued a red alert, evacuated residents living near riverbanks, and cancelled schools.