Malaga, Spain – A video shows the Rio Guadalmedina surging through the old shooting range area (antiguo Campo de tiro) in Malaga on the morning of February 4, 2026.

Fast-moving, muddy brown waters flow powerfully, reaching near-critical levels and threatening to overflow the riverbanks.

The skies are overcast as rain continues to pour, adding to the already swollen river.

The person filming, a wildfire fighter and local resident, urges extreme caution, advising viewers to call 112 in emergencies due to the hazardous conditions.

The footage reflects the severe storm crisis sweeping southern Spain, as Storm Leo brought torrential rainfall, saturated soils, and elevated flood risks across Andalucia and nearby Granada areas.

Rivers across the region, including the Guadalmedina, swelled dramatically, prompting alerts for heavy rain, flash flooding, and potential river overflows.

Emergency responses included mass evacuations, road closures, and military units deployed to pump water and conduct rescues in low-lying areas.

This video offers a firsthand view of the river’s dangerous conditions in urban Malaga during the storm, highlighting the urgent risks posed by rising waters.

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