The rains associated with the Storm Claudia have caused widespread incidents in the province of Córdoba, with flooded streets, basements and premisesLocalized road closures and strong gusts of wind. The State Meteorological Agency raised the orange level alert in the afternoon due to the risk of very high intensities and accumulations in a short time.
In response to the increase in reports, the Andalusian Regional Government activated the Special Flood Plan (PERI) en emergency phase, Operational Situation 1mobilizing resources for the protection of people and property. Significant incidents have been recorded at various locations, with episodes of 30 l/m² in less than one hour and very high values in the Guadalquivir area.
Active alert and incident report
The activation of the PERI In its emergency phase, the 112 emergency service is responding to the increase in incidents caused by rain and wind in Córdoba and neighboring provinces. Since the beginning of the episode, the 112 emergency service has been managing More than 900 notices in Andalusia, concentrated in Huelva, Seville and Cadiz, and with a notable increase in Cordoba throughout the most intense afternoon.
In the province, the most complicated day left hundreds of transactions Local police and firefighters worked together, clearing storm drains, pumping water from basements, and assisting drivers and pedestrians caught in floodwaters. In the capital, they attended to... dozens of calls in just a few hours, and the Fire Service counted more than 170 interventions on the same critical day.
The totals varied considerably: at Córdoba Airport, around 73 l/m²while nearby stations measured higher amounts. In Almodóvar del Río, records reached 120–130 l/m²with 103,4 l/m² in the La Breña II reservoir, and in Sierra Morena the levels were exceeded at times 100 l/m².
The intensity of the weather was the main trigger: in some neighborhoods of the capital, [number of] people were recorded 30 l/m² in less than half an hourThis overwhelmed the city's drainage system, leading to flooding on main roads and in commercial areas. The episode is expected to last several days, although a break is anticipated. trend towards more irregular rainfall later.
Most affected areas and damage in the capital and province
In the capital, the Gran Vía Park Avenue It suffered a sheet of water held back by the blockage of drains between the bullring and the intersection with Airport Avenue; the water reached enter several shops and forced the rapid movement of materials and the undermining of the site. Also the Corregidor Avenue It was flooded, with some areas reaching up to 80 centimeters after a drain cover broke.
The wind complicated the situation with the fallen trees and polesPartial roof collapses and road obstructions were reported in Doña Mencía. gusts close to 100 km/hThis forced authorities to take extra precautions and close parks and gardens preventively in the capital.
Outside the capital, Almodóvar del Río It was one of the worst affected areas: there were flooded houses in the neighborhood of The MochosThere were isolated incidents of damage to infrastructure and flooding in streams, with streets turning into raging torrents. Problems were also reported in Posadas, Hornachuelos, Espiel, Palma del Río and other nearby towns.
Furthermore, the instability generated rare phenomena such as tubas or small tornadoes sighted in various locations throughout the province, including Pedro Abad and La Carlotawhich, although short-lived, add risk due to gusty winds and localized suction.
The accumulation and overflowing of water led to the closure of several roads. Among the sections with affected They communicated:
- A-431 (Cordoba-Seville): cuts due to waterfalls at km 19, 21 and 25.
- CO-4207 (Montilla-Montalbán): between km 0 and 8, through water and mud, with signage and restrictions.
- CO-7409 (Dos Torres-Villaralto): closure at the Guadarramilla ford at km 4,5 and intermittent closures.
- Other sections with incidents: A-306 (El Carpio-Bujalance) pk 10; CO-4102 and CO-4103 (Bujalance area); CO-3310 (Posadas-Cordoba); CO-3408 (Guadanuño-Cerro Muriano); CO-4205 (A-307-Montemayor), among other points with cleaning and progressive restoration.
Operations, recommendations and immediate forecast
The provincial emergency response team reinforced personnel and resources: the Provincial Council's Fire Department carried out about twenty performances with a 40 professionals mobilized, including rescues of people trapped in vehicles, pumping water out of basements and providing support in flood-prone areas such as Espiel, Posadas and Almodóvar del Río.
One of the most delicate incidents was the rescue of three people in the Asno stream (Pedro Abad), after their car was immobilized by the flood; the occupants were able come on their own two feet to the health center. There were also removals of fallen objects—such as a lamppost or live wires—in Belmez and Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo, and localized damage to ships and workshops.
The City Council of Córdoba decreed the preventive closure of parks due to wind, and an operational protocol—led by the Local Police and Firefighters—was implemented for episodes of heavy rain and strong gustswith standardized action measures. In parallel, Emproacsa intervened in Almodóvar del Río to restore supply after a sinkhole affected the network.
As the torrential downpours subside, the forecast anticipates more irregular rainfall and lower intensities, although Aemet continues monitoring for possible accumulated and wind with strong gusts in the province. Caution is urged on the roads, and people are advised to heed information from official sources.
112 reminds you of basic guidelines self-protection during periods of heavy rain and wind. In case of risk or emergency, the recommendation is call 112, operational 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Avoid travel in heavy rain; if it is essential, check the status of the roadsReduce speed, increase safety distance, and do not cross flooded areas.
- If the vehicle gets caught in a flood and the water exceeds the axle of the wheels, prepare to leave it safely.
- No camping or parking in channels or valleys, even if they are dry; in windy conditions, secure objects on balconies and terraces and close doors and windows.
- Avoid taking shelter next to walls, cornices or treesExercise special caution in buildings under construction or with scaffolding. Follow official announcements. official sources.
Beyond the immediate emergency, the pending channeling of the streams of the Sierra (del Moro, San Cristóbal, Los Morales and Maestrescuela), a long-awaited project with planned funding from the CHG and European funds that It hasn't finished starting yet. and that, according to residents and experts, would alleviate the pressure on the sewerage system in episodes of extreme rainfall.
The storm has put the answer's capacity of the emergency services and infrastructure of the capital and province: from overflowing floods to rescues in streams, including road closures and damage to buildings. The combination of torrential rain and wind has been decisive, and the monitoring by Aemet and the recommendations of 112 remain key while the situation normalizes and progress is made structural improvements to reduce vulnerability.