Malaga, Spain – A video shows the inside of a Mercadona supermarket in a neighborhood of Malaga with large sections of shelves left empty as shoppers rush to stock up on supplies on February 3, 2026.

The footage moves through aisles where dairy items such as yogurts and cheeses are gone, along with canned foods, bread, vegetables, and other everyday essentials.

Customers with full green shopping carts are seen weaving through the store, adding to the tense and chaotic atmosphere.

The person filming reacts in disbelief, comparing the scene to pandemic shortages and questioning why people were clearing out products like bread before the expected heavy rain, saying, “Everything empty” and “We’re in the pandemic.”

The surge in buying follows forecasts of a powerful storm system set to bring up to 100 millimeters of rain on February 4, 2026, after weeks of already soaked conditions.

Authorities issued amber warnings for intense rainfall, possible river overflows, and flash flooding across Andalucia, including high-risk areas such as Serrania de Ronda and Axarquia.

Emergency plans were activated as residents prepared for potential flooding, mirroring similar buying frenzies seen during previous severe storms.

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