The Emergency Coordination Centre of the Generalitat has declared Situation One of the Special Flood Plan across the Valencian Community as severe weather conditions affect the region. Heavy rainfall has resulted in significant accumulations, with over twenty-one litres per square metre recorded in areas such as l'Alguenya and Monover. In the province of Valencia, considerable amounts of rain have also been noted, prompting warnings from local authorities. Emergency services have responded to a range of incidents, particularly in the province […]

A severe weather event, described as a wet downburst, has wreaked havoc across the Vega Baja region, particularly affecting the town of Redován. Just before five o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the area witnessed intense winds and heavy rain, leading to widespread disruption and power outages. Emergency services have conducted twenty-six interventions to date, focusing on rescuing individuals affected by falling trees and managing water-related emergencies. Redován has experienced the most severe impact, with the urban centre and the […]

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced significant traffic disruptions on the AP-7 motorway due to ongoing tunnel improvement works in Pilar de la Horadada. This project, designed to enhance energy efficiency, involves intelligent lighting management and encompasses a budget of three and a half million euros under the European NextGenerationEU fund as part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. Road users should be aware that from the morning of the eighth of September, there will be […]

The local council of Santa Pola has announced the immediate closure of Gran Playa following the detection of a diesel spill in the water. This action aims to protect bathers and minimise the environmental impact in the area. Access to bathing has been prohibited as cleaning teams engage in work to contain and remove the fuel from the maritime surface. Gran Playa is one of the most popular beaches in the region, and the decision to close it comes during […]

Terra Natura Murcia will celebrate the 'Goodbye Summer' party on the fourteenth of September. The event aims to bid farewell to the summer season and enjoy the last day of Aqua Natura Murcia's opening. This year marks the third edition of the event, which has seen record attendance and solidified Aqua Natura as a favourite summer destination in the region. Scheduled from eleven in the morning until eight in the evening, the festivities will include a DJ, water inflatables, a […]

On Saturday, the sixth of September, two thousand twenty-five, a building on Honda Street in Cartagena was evacuated due to a partial collapse of its internal staircase. The historic property had undergone recent renovations but has been identified as presenting a risk of further structural failures. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as a result of the collapse. Emergency services, including the fire department, ordered an immediate evacuation of residents and cordoned off the area to prevent any access. They are currently […]

Emergency services have reported the tragic death of a twenty-eight-year-old motorcyclist following a collision with a car on the AP-7 motorway, in the direction of Cartagena, close to Los Alcázares. The incident occurred late on Saturday night at approximately twenty-three twenty-eight hours. A patrol from the Civil Guard was on-site at the time and made an urgent call to the emergency services, highlighting that the motorcyclist had been struck by the vehicle and lay on the roadway, requesting immediate medical […]

The new academic year in Torrevieja is set to commence on Monday, the eighth of September, with a total of fourteen thousand four hundred and eighty-eight students enrolled across several educational stages including Infant, Primary, Secondary, and vocational training. This year's enrolment sees a rise with four hundred and fifty-seven new students in Primary and two hundred and forty-eight in Secondary during the months of July and August. Ricardo Recuero, the Town Councillor for Education, announced key developments including an […]

Murcia is currently experiencing one of the most significant backlogs in driving tests in its history, with reports showing that a total of fifteen thousand seven hundred and seventy students are awaiting practical examinations. This figure comes from the latest data compiled by the Regional Association of Driving Schools as of the first of September. The backlog is most pronounced in Murcia city, where seven thousand three hundred and forty-six students are waiting. Other areas affected include Cartagena with three […]