By Ron Howells • Published: 21 Sep 2021 • 22:30
Heavy rains in the province of Granada force road closures due to damage and subsidence. image: Junta de Andalucia
Heavy rains in the province of Granada Spain have forced the closure of roads across many of its municipalities.
The municipalities most affected have been Montefrío, Íllora (especially the district of Alomartes) and Chimeneas, where there has been flooding of houses and farmhouses due to the rainfall registered. Incidents have also been recorded in Huétor-Tajar, Loja, Láchar and Huéscar.
The storm has damaged several roads, including the GR-4403 in Huétor-Tajar, which remains preventatively cut off at the top of the AVE railway track. The GR-3402 in Chimeneas and the A-336 from Íllora to Alomartes have also been affected. The heavy rains have caused damage to several cars, which were washed away, leading to some rescues.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has maintained the yellow alert warning for rains in the province of Granada and in the regions of the Genil Basin, Guadix and Baza. The yellow warning remains in place until at least 12.00 tomorrow.
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