Photo Title: Aftermath of a serious storm with wind and flooding
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Alicante Province deals with the aftermath from the DANA Alice storm.
As Storm DANA Alice continues to hit Spain’s eastern coast today, October 11, the Alicante Province southern coast has downgraded from a red alert to orange, according to Diario de Alicante. The storm has unleashed torrential downpours on October 10 with lots of thunder and lightning. Some areas received up to 60mm of rain in just one hour, leading to widespread disruptions and significant damage.
What Today Looks Like
The storm’s fury has calmed down a bit today, with the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issuing an orange warning for the southern Alicante coast, with some places already falling into the yellow category. Residents should still expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, but not as much as yesterday brought.
Road Updates
Several roads across the province remain closed due to flooding and debris. Major highways connecting Alicante to Torrevieja and Guardamar have been affected, causing traffic delays. Motorists are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to stay updated on road conditions through official channels to avoid any travel dangers.
Businesses
In response to the severe weather, many businesses have temporarily closed. Shopping centres such as Las Habaneras and Zenia Boulevard, along with Carrefour stores, were closed all day on October 10. Public spaces and parks were also closed, and schools cancelled classes for the day. Residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Unfortunately, the ‘Love to Rock’ festival in Valencia was cancelled due to the storm. The event was set for yesterday and today at La Marina in Valencia. All tickets will be available for the 2026 edition of the festival.
The normalcy has returned today little by little, and businesses are slowly reopening but taking precautions in case the storm picks back up again.
Safety Precautions
Power outages have been reported in various areas, including Los Montesinos and Novelda. Emergency services have been working to restore electricity and clear blocked roads as soon as possible. Residents are advised to stay away from downed power lines and to report hazards to local authorities.
There were also dozens of rescues and evacuations of residents in towns like San Javier and Cartagena. According to 20minutos, Los Alcázares was one of the towns hit the hardest from the storm.
Be sure to avoid driving through flooded areas, stay indoors during heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, and keep emergency supplies nearby, such as flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food. Always be sure to monitor the updates from AEMET and local emergency services.
Upcoming Weather Forecast
Looking ahead, the weather is expected to improve. Sunday is predicated to have a little bit of sun peeking through the clouds, with the possibility of light rain, but nothing compared to what the past couple of days have looked like.