Civil Protection Alarm Sounds On The Costa Del Sol

Civil Protection Alarm Sounds On The Costa Del Sol. Mobile phones have blasted out an emergency weather warning for torrential rain and flooding on the Costa Del Sol.

Civil Protection Alarm Sounds On The Costa Del Sol

A civil protection alarm has sounded on mobile phones across the Costa Del Sol. The warning is a red level weather alert for torrential rain and potential flooding.

This is the message transmitted to phones at 2.50pm. Civil Protection Alert: Red alert activated – In this situation: exercise extreme caution, avoid unnecessary travel. Do not cross flood-prone areas and respect traffic closures. Do not carry out activities in or near riverbeds. If you are in a flood-prone area, seek higher ground or go to an upper floor. Consult the recommendations of 112 Extraordinary Risk – due to rain at: https://lajunta.es/5rolh In case of emergency, call 112 National Alert Network – EMA – Emergencies 112 Civil Protection Alert National Alert Network – EMA – Emergencies 112

Spain’s national weather agency AEMET is warning of 120mm of rainfall in 12 hours. forThe red weather warning is active until midnight tonight (Sunday 4th January). Red is the most severe of the three warning levels.

Click here to see the latest forecast for the Costa Del Sol.

Malaga Airport Delays

Adverse weather conditions can sometimes cause delays at Malaga airport. Check which flights are affected with our live flight tracker here.

Severe weather can cause delays at Malaga airport.

Types Of Weather Warnings

Yellow: Be aware. Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect people in the concerned area. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day-to-day activities.

Amber: Be prepared. There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting people in the concerned area, which could potentially disrupt people’s plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property.

Red: Take action. Extreme weather is expected. Red means people in the concerned areas should take action now to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely.

Published: 03.01.2026

Written by Dave James.