Vélez-Málaga Modifies Its Christmas Programming Due to Yellow Rain Alert

Due to the extension of the yellow alert by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) until Sunday in the Axarquía area, the Vélez-Málaga City Council has decided to make changes to the Christmas schedule planned for December 27 and 28, postponing or relocating some activities to "ensure the safety and enjoyment of the residents".

According to Aemet, on Saturday there is a yellow warning for rain that could deliver up to 60 liters per square meter in 12 hours. In the areas of Sol, Guadalhorce, and Ronda, it starts at 15:00. For Axarquía, Aemet marks its beginning from 20:00. That day there is also another alert of the same level for coastal phenomena along the entire provincial coast, from one end to the other (Sol, Guadalhorce, and Axarquía). The forecast is for winds of between 50 and 60 kilometers per hour (force 7) and waves of between two and three meters high.

On Sunday, up to 60 liters in 12 hours are expected again, and the precipitation will be accompanied, like on Saturday, by occasional storms. In this case, the yellow warning for rain is until 9:59 in Sol, Guadalhorce, and Axarquía.

Therefore, regarding the changes, the Sports Department has postponed the XVI San Silvestre to Sunday, January 4 at 11:30 hours. Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Poverty and Hope has decided to cancel the pre-New Year's Eve party, scheduled at Plaza de la Constitución. Thus, the Department of Popular Traditions has moved the Christmas Gala "Singing to Christmas" to the Carmen Theater. The time will be as previously scheduled.

The other activities will continue as initially planned. In the sports section, the 'No Child Without a Toy' initiative will proceed normally: on Saturday, December 27, at 11:00 hours, the Association of Veterans of Vélez Football Club will organize a charity match against Club Atletismo Rubeltor and on Sunday, December 28, at 12:00 hours, a match organized by the Juventud Veleño Club against the ‘Union Ciclista’ will take place. Both activities will be held at the Vivar Téllez stadium.

Thus, the Camborio, in the Brotherhood House of Students, and the Dolores charity Zambomba, in Plaza de la Constitución, right in front of the Vélez-Málaga City Hall, will continue as planned. Additionally, Popular Traditions maintains the activities at the San Francisco Market and in the Hansel and Gretel House, at their usual times.

The Vélez-Málaga City Council has apologized to the residents for "possible inconveniences" that may arise following the changes in the Christmas programming for the last weekend of the year. Moreover, they have thanked all residents for their understanding regarding these measures and urge caution and citizen collaboration.