The most copious reminder of the passing of the cold front was plenty of rain around eight on Sunday morning, punctuated by thunder and lightning.
Tag Archive for flooding
Soggy La Herradura
by Hugh MacArthur •
In La Herradura, where 90 litres per square metre fell in the space of 24 hours, the barrancos did there favourite party trick and spewed mud and vegetation onto the beach road.
Calle Bermudas Work
by Martin Myall •
Rain-drainage pipes are being laid along Calle Bermudas in La Herradura, together with sewage pipes – shaken but not stirred, hopefully.
Illegal Stone Removal in Órgiva?
by Vivienne Hughes •
Locals in Órgiva protested outside the Town Hall over “illegal excavations” along the Guadalfeo riverbed.
Port Area Flooding Tackled
by Martin Myall •
The 30 families that live in the Barrio Agriaz, next to Motril Port, will be happy to hear that work has begun to do away with the flooding after each heavy rainfall.
Colegio San Miguel Problems
by Martin Myall •
The problem with flooding at the Nerja Colegio San Miguel could have its days numbered if the Junta de Andalucía includes the school within the OLA, as requested by the Town Hall.
Finally The Rains
by Martin Myall •
Parched southern Spain has been heavily hit by downpours on Friday, with the loss of ten lives.
Blocked, Bridge Arches Cleared
by Martin Myall •
The arches of the old bridge over the Barranco Las Tejas had become clogged with vegetation, washed down by the recent rains. Fortunately, the Town Hall has now rectified the situation, removing the debris.
Rising Damp
by Editor •
Although the winter rains have not be intense, they have been abundant, which has led to the water table rising and the Roman aqueduct gardens flooding again, which is hardly surprising seeing as they are standing on a base several metres below ground level; i.e., ground level during Roman times.
Flood Issues
by Editor •
On the very same day that we were reporting on the flooded and much-potholed Velilla beach road, Salobreña’s main roundabout was awash with rainwater.