Borrasca Leonardo Prompts School Closures and Evacuations in Córdoba
Severe weather from Borrasca Leonardo leads to river-level evacuations and suspensions of schools and university classes in Córdoba, highlighting ongoing regional challenges.
- • Hundreds evacuated in Córdoba due to rising Guadalquivir River levels.
- • Schools in Córdoba city reopened; closures persist in 25 municipalities.
- • Most Andalusian public universities suspended in-person classes except Huelva, Málaga, and Seville.
- • Universities closed campuses and rescheduled exams on February 5 due to storm hazards.
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Borrasca Leonardo continues to impact Córdoba with significant disruption to education and safety measures as severe weather conditions worsen.
Authorities have evacuated hundreds of residents in Córdoba province due to the Guadalquivir River surpassing 4 meters, notably in Guadalvalle near the airport and Ribera Baja in Alcolea, where rising river levels pose flooding risks. The evacuations are part of precautionary steps amid ongoing heavy rainfall caused by the storm.
While schools in Córdoba city and the province's northern areas reopened on February 5, educational institutions remain closed in 25 municipalities within the Subbetica and Córdoba countryside regions owing to persistent dangers from the storm.
In higher education, Andalusian public universities largely suspended in-person classes and closed campuses on February 5. Exceptions include the University of Huelva, Málaga, and Seville, which continued operations. Other universities such as Córdoba, Almería, Cádiz, Granada, and Pablo de Olavide postponed planned exams and suspended campus activities due to storm-related hazards.
Widespread alerts remain active across Andalusia where the weather outlook foresees continued, although less intense, storm effects. Córdoba area residents and students continue to adapt to evolving conditions, balancing safety with educational continuity.
This series of closures and evacuations underscores the substantial localized impact Borrasca Leonardo exerts on Córdoba’s communities, particularly in vulnerable river areas and educational settings.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
