'It's crazy!' Holidaymakers in Spain warned as Málaga Airport flooded

This currently reads: "If you plan to fly to/from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport or Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, check the status of your flight with your airline."

On X (formerly Twitter) Aena gave holidaymakers the latest information regarding the operation of Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport as of 2pm (UK 1pm).

Aeropuerto de #Malaga. pic.twitter.com/jl9onVM3gY

— nur (@nonameX100000) November 13, 2024

The operator told holidaymakers that 135 commercial flights operated out of the 296 scheduled today.

Just one flight has been cancelled and five flights have been diverted.

Holidaymakers were advised to consult @E112Andalucia before making any trip. In an emergency, they should call 112.

This warning comes as videos of flooding at the airport have surfaced on X. One user said: "It’s crazy what’s happening in Spain!"

Corridors in Málaga Clinical Hospital have also been flooded, as well as the parking area.

Aemet, the state meteorological agency for Spain, has issued a "special notice" for Málaga. This reads: "Very heavy to torrential rain and showers." A red warning has been put in place, with an "extreme risk" of rainfall.

A "very heavy to torrential rain and showers" warning has been issued for Barcelona.

The flooding has led to the evacuation of thousands in Málaga, with schools closed in high-risk areas.

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🚨 Aeropuerto de #Málaga 🚨#Málaga #AlertaProtecciónCivilMLG pic.twitter.com/pBMcLudLAe

— Storm Málaga (@Storm_Malaga) November 13, 2024

Holidaymakers and expats in Spain were recently placed on high alert as "severe weather and flooding" threaten journeys.

Flooding in Valencia, Spain, claimed the lives of at least 217 people just two weeks ago.

Then, fresh floods hit Cadaquésin Girona as Britons were issued a new travel warning.

A "severe weather and flood" warning, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is currently in place for Britons in or heading to Spain.