Thousands evacuated in Costa del Sol and locals tie their CARS to lamp posts to stop them being washed away as storm red alert is issued and officials warn 'extreme rainfall' could spark more floods

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Costa del Sol over new flooding fears after a weather alert for the area went from yellow to red and locals and holidaymakers were warned of an ‘extreme risk.’

Spain’s Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to mobile phones in Malaga province just after 10pm last night warning in Spanish and English: ‘Red warning activated. Extreme risk of rainfall. Be very cautious, avoid travel.’

Malagans are so fearful of a repeat of the…