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Málaga on Orange Alert for Rainfall

The weather in Málaga continues to be unstable, leading to the activation of an orange alert for rainfall. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) anticipates precipitation of up to 80 l/m² in 12 hours in areas such as Ronda, Costa del Sol, and Guadalhorce. This alert will be effective from 15:00 hours on Saturday until 04:00 hours on Sunday. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for the rest of the province due to rain, storms, and coastal phenomena.

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The province of Málaga, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, is known for its Mediterranean climate, offering warm, dry summers and mild winters. However, despite this generally pleasant climate, the region is not immune to episodes of heavy rainfall, especially during the autumn and spring months. These events can cause sudden flooding, particularly in urban areas where drainage may be overwhelmed by the volume of water, as well as landslides in more rural and mountainous areas. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), responsible for providing weather information in Spain, uses a color system to classify warnings of adverse weather phenomena, with yellow for low risk, orange for significant risk, and red for extreme...

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