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Civil Protection has issued an alert for various areas of Spain, mainly in the Mediterranean and western Andalusia, due to a DANA (isolated depression at high levels) that, until Friday, November 15, will cause very heavy rains and strong winds. This phenomenon is already affecting the provinces of Malaga, Granada, Castellón and Tarragona, with the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issuing red level warnings for torrential rains in Malaga and Tarragona. In these areas, accumulations of up to 180 liters per square meter are expected, while in mountainous areas there could also be significant snowfall. The authorities have taken preventive measures: nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated and classes have been suspended in several educational centers in the affected areas. Civil Protection asks citizens to avoid non-essential travel; if necessary, it is recommended to travel only on main roads and highways, reduce speed and avoid stopping in areas at risk of flooding. It is also important to remember that, in the event of sudden storms, it is important not to try to save vehicles trapped in the water, as they can be swept away by the current, also hindering the natural circulation of water. The DANA has activated wind alerts, with recommendations to secure doors and windows and stay away from objects that could fall off, such as cornices, trees and buildings under construction. In coastal areas, it is advisable to avoid beaches and park in areas prone to strong waves. This type of meteorological phenomenon brings to mind the devastating storm of 1989 in Malaga, which caused severe flooding. In November of that year, the city recorded 497 litres of rain per square metre in just two weeks, a historic record that also affected the Serranía de Ronda and other municipalities in Malaga, where up to 1,097 litres were recorded. The constant rain exceeded the absorption capacity of the land, causing runoff, overflowing rivers such as the Guadalhorce and significant material damage. Currently, in towns such as Campanillas and Álora, the Guadalhorce River is at a level of flooding that is causing concern, and some residents have chosen to evacuate their homes for fear of further flooding. More information at http://www.mundodeportivo.com/ Follow us on Facebook / mundodeportivo.com Follow us on Twitter / mundodeportivo Follow us on Twitch / mundodeportivo This video has been published in the context of the Mundo Deportivo newspaper