UK tourists warned to avoid Malaga in Spain over problem that's 'crazy'

UK tourists have been warned to avoid Malaga in Spain over a problem that's "crazy". European Union holidaymakers have been warned over fresh floods in the region, and t ravellers should check the status of their flights with their airline.

Aena, the airport operator that manages Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, provided passengers with an "adverse weather" warning on its official website. 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). The operator told holidaymakers that 135 commercial flights operated out of the 296 scheduled today.

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Holidaymakers were advised to consult @E112Andalucia before making any trip. In an emergency, they should call 112. Aemet, the state meteorological agency for Spain, has issued a "special notice" for Málaga. This reads: "Very heavy to torrential rain and showers."

The authorities in Catalonia called on people to take “maximum care”, while Valencia’s regional government – which has been criticised for its handling of the disaster – advised councils in affected areas to close schools and to recommend that people worked from home.

“We’re closely monitoring the new arrival of intense rains that have reached our country as the consequence of a new isolated depression at high levels,” said Rubén del Campo, an Aemet spokesperson. “There could be torrential rains on Wednesday in Mediterranean areas, especially in the provinces of Tarragona and Málaga, where red warnings have been issued, which mean the danger is extreme.

"Those areas could see more than 180 litres of water a square metre fall in fewer than 12 hours. But there could be very intense storms that could bring floods, so be very careful.”