The Malaga City Council closes parks, the Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro due to the wind

The strong gusts of wind from the Oriana storm will mark this Friday in Málaga city, which is on yellow alert for winds until six in the morning of what will then be Saturday, during which gusts of up to 70 kilometers per hour are expected. In light of the weather forecast, the City Council has closed to the public the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, as well as the city's fenced and perimeter parks, including the Historic Botanical Garden La Concepción.

This temporary closure affects the parks in the central district of Hospital Noble, Alfonso XII, San Miguel, and the perimeter accesses to the Park of Málaga; in the East district, El Morlaco and Alberto Suárez 'Pipi; and in the Ciudad Jardín district, La Alegría and the Historic Botanical Garden La Concepción.

It also affects the North Park in Bailén Miraflores; San Rafael and Picasso in the Cruz del Humilladero district; Huelin, West, María Luisa, and Litoral in Carretera de Cádiz; and the Linear Park in Campanillas. Also closed, as reported by the City Council on social networks, are La Laguna de la Barrera, Héroes del Combate, and Parque del Cine in Teatinos.

The City Council recommends avoiding the areas around the parks and to exercise extreme caution while the alerts issued by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) remain active.

Wall collapsed at Carlinda's field

The Málaga City Council, through the Fire Department, Local Police, and the Parks and Gardens Service, has addressed this Friday about fifteen incidents caused by the wind, related to fallen trees, branches, and elements on facades or signs at risk of detachment, without any personal injuries reported.

The most notable incident, according to the City Council, occurred at the municipal soccer field of Carlinda, where part of its perimeter wall gave way due to the wind gusts. For safety reasons, the City Council has temporarily closed the sports facility, located on Galeno Street (Bailén-Miraflores district), and the activities planned for the coming days at the soccer field have been suspended.

On Monday, municipal staff will assess the damage to proceed with repairs. Also, as a preventive measure, the playground on Galeno Street will remain closed until this infrastructure is restored.

Also noteworthy are two reports of two trees falling onto walls on the Old Road of Vélez (East district) and Martín de la Plaza Street (Bailén-Miraflores), as well as the removal of trees at risk of falling on Aruba Street (Puerto de la Torre district).