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Three dead as heavy rain prompts emergency response in Spain's Andalusia

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By Maria Muñoz Morillo & Euronews
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Málaga province recorded the most incidents, with 343 cases. Regional government activated flood emergency plan as 36 municipalities deployed protection.

Heavy rainfall in Andalusia prompted hundreds of emergency service responses and left three people dead, regional authorities said.

The first victim was found in Alhaurín El Grande in Málaga province, after disappearing with along with another person as their van was swept away by a river.

Guardia Civil, fire brigade, Civil Protection and other emergency services conducted search and rescue operations. The body of the second person was recovered at midday. The deceased were aged 53 and 54.

The body of an 18-year-old missing in Íllora, Granada province, was also found.

Málaga recorded the highest number of incidents with 343, followed by Granada with 58 and Almería with 48. Other Andalusian provinces recorded occasional incidents.

The most frequent incidents included flooded homes, garages, and streets, road closures, vehicles trapped by water and mud accumulation, and rockslides, particularly in rural and mountainous areas.

The regional government activated the Emergency Plan for Flood Risk to coordinate resources and ensure public safety. Thirty-six Andalusian municipalities implemented territorial civil protection plans, primarily in provinces most affected by rainfall.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for caution in response to the situation.

Emergency services continued to recommend extreme caution despite weather conditions easing and most warnings being deactivated. Authorities advised avoiding unnecessary travel and not crossing flooded areas or active watercourses.

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