Andalusia is currently preparing for the second impact of a significant weather event, this time due to Storm Marta, after Storm Leonardo has already led to the evacuation of at least 11,000 people throughout the autonomous community. The largest number of evacuations and incidents has been reported in the provinces of Cádiz and Córdoba, where local authorities are struggling to address the needs of affected residents. This ongoing weather crisis has compelled officials to issue orange alerts in provinces including Huelva, Cádiz, and Sevilla, as 11 communities face adverse weather conditions including heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall.

In Córdoba, the rising waters of the Guadalquivir River are being closely monitored, particularly as they flow through the city, raising concerns about potential flooding. Efforts are underway to assess how far the river will rise as geologists collaborate on strategies to drain the subterranean waters in Grazalema, a locality that has experienced significant rainfall. This collaboration between geologists and local authorities aims to mitigate the impact of the water infiltration into the rocky subsoil, which exacerbates the flooding threat.

Concurrently, the province of Málaga has recently experienced seismic activity, with earthquakes reported in several municipalities. The town of Gaucín, situated in the Serranía de Ronda, experienced an earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale at a depth of 20 kilometers. These earthquakes add another layer of complexity to the emergency response in the region, which is already grappling with the challenges posed by the ongoing rainstorm and the repercussions of earlier weather events.