Torrevieja is in the process of recovering from heavy rainfall on the twenty-ninth and thirtieth of September, which resulted in as much as seventy-two litres of rain per square metre, with an average of fifty across the municipality. The most intense downpours occurred early on Tuesday morning. Although there have been no serious incidents, damage has been reported at local beaches and in areas typically prone to flooding, particularly where water has inundated avenues and streets.

One area heavily affected was Playa del Cura, where public cleaning and water management services worked tirelessly to clean up a sewage overflow caused by rainwater entering the sewage system. This flooding led to ‘grey’ water almost overwhelming a hospitality venue on the promenade. Water management company Agamed deployed two pumping trucks to manage the situation. The drift of water across the beach has also damaged facilities such as showers and other municipal services.

Despite the disruption caused by the water, leading to sand being littered with sanitary wipes and other debris from the drainage system, the local council has not issued an alert regarding the condition of the coastline. In addition to the flooding at Playa del Cura, other areas such as the confluence of Avenida de Roentgen and Mariano Ruiz Cánovas in Playa de Los Locos have also experienced problems. Despite investments made over the past two decades to enhance drainage, the rain caused some containers to float on the roadway, necessitating temporary traffic closures.

The municipality’s flood-prone parks, Doña Inés and Torrealmendros, functioned as intended, absorbing much of the excess water. However, other areas, particularly around IES Torrevigía, faced renewed flooding issues. The council has not issued a report on these incidents, but late on Tuesday, outdoor sports activities were suspended while educational activities continued for approximately seventeen thousand students and one thousand five hundred teachers. Rain has ceased, with the last recorded precipitation just after seven thirty on Tuesday morning.