Álora, Spain - October 29, 2024 A gripping rescue operation unfolded in Álora, Málaga, as the Guardia Civil deployed helicopters to save residents trapped in their homes by raging floodwaters. Intense rains from the recent DANA weather system have led to severe flooding, with homes submerged and vehicles swept away. The village is described as "collapsed" and isolated, with local police reporting no injuries so far, though the situation remains precarious as rain continues to fall. The Guadalhorce River has overflowed, inundating nearby farms and even a local school. Emergency services have confirmed that several individuals are trapped, including a person in a rural home in the El Puente area, a family in a nearby farmhouse, and another man stranded in Isla Hermosa. Roads are also severely impacted by landslides and flooding, particularly on the A-343. In the past hours, nearly 100 liters of rain have fallen on the Guadalhorce River at Cártama, with more than 80 liters recorded in Álora and Casarabonela, following a night of relentless thunderstorms. The unfolding crisis in Álora is expected to extend to neighboring municipalities along the river's path as emergency alerts continue to escalate.