The storm Joseph is already causing road and path closures in the Serranía de Ronda

The storm Joseph has already caused the closure of several roads and paths in the Serranía de Ronda. The heavy rains have led to flooded roadways and rising streams that have made them impossible to cross.

In this regard, the Ronda City Council has reported that the road between the hamlets of Puerto Sauco and Los Villalones at the height of the La Loma farmhouse has been cut off.

Additionally, paths near or crossing the Arroyo de las Culebras have also had to be closed. The rise in water levels has also caused it to overflow at some points along its course near the city of Tajo. This includes the closure of Camino del Pilar de Cartajima, Camino de la Indiana, and Camino de los Molinos.

The Camino de los Molinos del Tajo has had to be closed. / Javier Flores

The Ronda City Council has asked residents to exercise extreme caution due to the adverse weather forecasts expected in the area over the next few hours.

Furthermore, public parks also remain closed due to the danger posed by the possible falling of tree branches.

Meanwhile, in Genalguacil, the road connecting this town with Estepona is closed due to flooding of the roadway and landslides, one of which is of considerable size. Crews are already in the area working to remove the huge trees that have also fallen onto the roadway.

Landslides on the road between Genalguacil and Estepona. / M.H.

In the stations of Jimera de Líbar and Cortes de la Frontera, there is concern about the Guadiaro River, which is at the brink of its capacity in this area. It has even reached the beginning of some streets but has not yet reached homes.

On the other hand, the road connecting Benaoján with Cortes de la Frontera has also suffered rockslides, as reported by the Province of Málaga.

Regarding the Guadalteba region, the Teba City Council has recommended not to travel on the old road to Cañete la Real, as this route presents challenging driving conditions.