DANA Alice Brings Chaos to Costa Blanca: Floods Hit Elche and Alicante

Date: October 9-10, 2025
Location: Costa Blanca, Spain

The Costa Blanca was hit hard by DANA Alice, a powerful atmospheric storm system that unleashed intense rainfall and flash floods across the Alicante province. Both Elche and Alicante City experienced severe flooding, road closures, and widespread disruptions as local authorities issued red weather alerts.

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🌧️ What Happened

Between the afternoon of October 9 and 10, heavy downpours struck the southern Valencian Community, particularly affecting Elche, Alicante, and surrounding municipalities.
The AEMET (Spanish Meteorological Agency) reported rainfall exceeding 70 liters per square meter in less than one hour in some parts of Elche, while Alicante saw similar levels of sudden flooding.
(lasexta.com)

📍 Elche: Streets Underwater in Carrús and Barranco de las Ovejas

The Carrús neighborhood and industrial zone were among the hardest hit. Streets around Toscar Sports Center, Mercadona, and Supeco became rivers of muddy water.
Vehicles were swept away, and several roads were closed as drainage systems overflowed.
(Facebook – N332 Traffic Law)

Meanwhile, the Barranco de las Ovejas (a local ravine) turned into a torrent near the San Gabriel district, forcing emergency services to intervene.
(Antena 3 News)

The mayor of Elche personally visited affected areas, confirming that schools and outdoor activities were suspended, and emergency teams remained on alert throughout the night.
(vivirenelche.com)

🌊 Alicante City Also Flooded

According to TodoAlicante.es,
Alicante City also suffered from heavy flooding as streets, underpasses, and roundabouts filled with water in just minutes.

Neighborhoods such as San Blas, Babel, and parts of the city center saw traffic chaos, with vehicles trapped and public transport partially suspended.

The fire department and local police responded to dozens of emergency calls related to:

Flooded basements and garages
Fallen trees
Trapped drivers
Blocked roads

Public works teams worked overnight to restore mobility and clear drains.

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⚠️ Warnings and Safety Measures

The AEMET red alert covered much of the Alicante province, including the Vega Baja region.
Forecasts indicated up to 180 liters of rain per square meter within 12 hours, with possible thunderstorms and hail.
Authorities urged citizens to avoid driving, especially through underpasses and industrial zones.
Public schools in several towns remained closed until further notice.

(rtve.es)

🆘 Emergency Response and Aftermath

By Friday evening, emergency units had conducted over 100 interventions across the province.
Although no fatalities were reported, material damages are expected to be substantial, particularly in low-lying areas of Elche and Alicante.

The Aigües d’Elx water management company confirmed reinforcement of drainage and flood-prevention systems as part of an ongoing emergency plan.
(elche.es)

Residents shared dramatic images on social media showing cars submerged up to their windows and torrents of water running through city streets. 🚗🌊

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🌦️ Conclusion

The DANA Alice storm once again exposed the vulnerability of the Costa Blanca to sudden, extreme weather events.
Both Elche and Alicante suffered significant flooding, infrastructure strain, and transportation chaos.
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation as more rain is forecast over the weekend.

Stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and follow official safety updates from AEMET and Protección Civil.

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