Hundreds Of Homes Evacuated As Floods Hit the Costa Del Sol

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Hundreds Of Homes Evacuated As Floods Hit the Costa Del Sol. Residents have been evacuated from homes in Campanillas and Marbella following heavy rain from Storm Lawrence overnight.

Hundreds Of Homes Evacuated As Floods Hit the Costa Del Sol

The Costa Del Sol has been hit by flooding following the arrival of Storm Lawrence last night when around 100mm of rainfall was recorded. 370 homes have been evacuated in the Campanillas area, along with 8 homes in the Cortijo Blanco area of Puerto Banus. The evacuations in Campanillas were carried out on Monday afternoon in anticipation of flooding.

Flooding in Campanillas. Photo by Javier Albinana.

Campanillas School Closures

The main residential areas affected in Campanillas are La Perla, La Isla, and La Hacienda. Residents took refuge in the local sports hall and in the seminary overnight. Francisco Quevedo Primary School and Torre del Prado Secondary School are closed today.

Campanillas Flood March 2025 Cortijo Blanco

Residents cleaning up after flooding in Cortijo Blanco.

Flooding In Campanillas

The river flowing through Campanillas burst it’s banks during the night, leaving streets flooded and some agricultural land underwater. Emergency services have been working with residents to manage the situation, and no injuries have been reported at this stage. The Casola Dam which regulates this river is now at full capacity and controlled draining is taking place today.