Storm Bruna Triggers Weather Alerts and Rain Across Málaga Province

Málaga has entered its wettest autumn week so far as Storm Bruna sweeps across the province, bringing continuous precipitation and prompting weather alerts from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). Initially focused on the Ronda region, the yellow alert was expanded early Monday morning to cover the entire province, warning of possible rainfall accumulations reaching up to 60 liters per square meter over a 12-hour period.

Data from the Hidrosur real-time rain gauge network of the Junta de Andalucía recorded maximum levels of up to 30 liters per square meter in Casarabonela by Monday morning, with even higher figures near the Guadalmansa river diversion dam at 32.6 liters. Other significant measurements included Ojén with 31 liters and Guadalmina with 27 liters, as humid and warm winds known as ábregos drove moisture inland.

Aemet expects the heaviest accumulations throughout the week to impact the Serranía de Ronda, the western Costa del Sol between Marbella, Estepona, and Manilva, and the upper Guadalhorce and Guadalteba valleys, where totals could locally exceed 100 liters per square meter. Jesús Riesco, director of the Aemet Meteorological Center, noted that while rain will fall everywhere, orographic effects will cause significantly higher totals in these western mountain and coastal zones compared to the eastern half of the province.

The stormy conditions are anticipated to persist through Thursday, driven by Atlantic weather fronts, before the system moves away ahead of the weekend. Aemet also noted that a small low-pressure system of subtropical origin could pass through the region between Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially bringing more intense downpours and strong gusts of wind.

Despite the rainy conditions and expected high winds, temperatures across Málaga remain milder than average for this time of year due to the warm southern airflow. Daytime maximums in the capital are forecasted to hover between 22 and 23 degrees Celsius, with overnight lows ranging from 15 to 17 degrees Celsius, though a slight temperature drop is expected once the system clears.

Local authorities and emergency services have urged residents to exercise extreme caution. Recommendations include avoiding non-essential road travel, steering clear of flooded areas and riverbeds, securing loose objects on balconies and rooftops, and staying informed through official channels. The Junta de Andalucía has activated its flood plan under a pre-emergency status to prepare for potential water accumulation in vulnerable areas.

In sports news, while weather dominated local discussions, Unicaja Málaga suffered a tight 96-91 defeat away against Casademont Zaragoza during the seventh round of the Endesa League at the Príncipe Felipe Pavilion. Despite strong scoring efforts from Kendrick Perry and Kevin Knox, stellar outside shooting by Nico Brussino helped secure the victory for the Aragonese team.