Heavy rainfall returned to the during the weekend of October 17, 2026, prompting a significant emergency response. State weather agency raised the alert level to red for , citing an extraordinary risk from the intense downpours.
The regional government issued an ES-Alert message to residents in the affected municipalities. , president of the , confirmed the dispatch of this emergency notification via his X account to ensure the public remained informed.
President Moreno has requested maximum prudence from Almería residents as the red alert continues. He specifically advised against crossing any flooded areas or approaching river vicinities to ensure personal safety while the extreme weather conditions persist.