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UncategorizedFebruary 18, 20260 comments

Floods Paralyze Andalusia – 186 Roads Affected

Heavy rainfall and the aftermath of successive storms in southern Spain continue to paralyze the road network in the Andalusia region. Data from road authorities and the latest reports indicate extreme transport disruptions, directly impacting road traffic, logistics, and supply chains.

Many local and regional routes are closed to traffic, hampering truck and delivery access, particularly in the provinces of Cádiz, Jaén, Málaga, and Sevilla. Infrastructure problems are exacerbated by waterlogged soil, causing landslides and road collapses, which pose serious safety risks. The situation is severe enough that transit and distribution traffic is being forced to take detours and longer routes, affecting travel times and operational costs.

According to the latest data from the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) and the Junta de Andalucía, a total of 186 roads in Andalusia are affected by heavy rain and flooding. The provinces most impacted are:
• Cádiz – 65 roads
• Córdoba – 31 roads
• Granada – 26 roads
• Jaén – 21 roads
• Sevilla – 18 roads
• Málaga – 16 roads
• Huelva – 7 roads
• Almería – 2 roads

Key routes facing severe disruptions:
⭕ A-48 near Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz) – closed toward Tarifa, with the main transport section in the area impassable.
⭕ A-44 near Campillo de Arenas (Jaén) – road cut off, hindering connectivity toward Granada.
⭕ A-32 between Villacarrillo and Albacete – also closed, affecting freight transport flow.
⭕ A-373 in Prado del Rey (Cádiz) – major subsidence and road collapse; section completely impassable.
⭕ A-374 in the Serranía de Ronda area – multiple sections damaged or closed due to landslides and cracks in the pavement.
⭕ Local roads such as MA-7402, MA-8306, and others in the Genal and Guadalteba valleys remain closed due to mud and flooding.

Weather Warnings
◾ Orange Alert (significant risk) by Aemet is in effect in the Grazalema comarca (Cádiz) until 20:00, with expected rainfall of up to 150 liters/m² in 24 hours.
◾ Yellow Alerts (low risk) are in effect in: Ronda (Málaga), Estrecho (Cádiz), Nevada and Alpujarras (Granada), Cazorla and Segura (Jaén).
◾ Yellow Alerts also apply to winds up to 70 km/h in the comarcas of Valle del Almanzora, Los Vélez, Nacimiento, Campo de Tabernas, Poniente, Capital, and the Costa de Granada.
◾ On the Poniente coast and Almería, in the Estrecho (Cádiz) and Costa de Granada, yellow coastal warnings are also active, with winds up to 60 km/h (force 7) and waves up to 3 meters.