According to a report from Service 112, part of the Andalusian Emergency Agency, storm Claudia caused around 150 accidents in Andalusia this Thursday, particularly due to strong winds on the Huelva coast. more than half … Among the warnings are branches, trees and objects falling from heights onto public roads, such as Christmas lights and boardwalk elements. It starts at noon, especially in the capital Cartaya, and in the municipalities of Huelva’s coast, such as Ayamonte, Isla Cristina, Punta Umbria and Lepe..
Among the most relevant emergencies: Partial peeling off of the roof of the education center on Calle Hibraleón in Cartaya Or the collapse of the wall of the Ayamonte cafeteria on Calle Medico Rey García. There were no injuries in either accident. Other towns where wind-related accidents occurred include Almonastel la Real, Cortegana, Moguer, San Bartolomé de la Torre, Puebla de Guzmán, Aracena and Gibraleón.
This is also the cause of the remaining incidents, which occur in small numbers in the province of Seville. Falling debris, branches and parts of public and electrical furniture in the capital of Seville and its departments (Ginés, dos Hermanas, Paradas, Espartinas, Tochina) In Cádiz (San Fernando, Rota, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Chiclana de la Frontera), this is caused by puddles, especially on secondary roads such as the A-2233 in Barbate.
In Jerez de la Frontera, the roof of a bar in Plaza Madre de Dios collapsed, and emergency services from the Andalusian Health Authority were alerted to treat an 80-year-old woman with head injuries at the scene, without having to evacuate the hospital.
Floods and power shortages in Jabugo
At the same time, the rains have caused flooding in the city of Jabugo, with the mayor warning that the El Repilado factory and the bars on Calle Román Talero, in the same population center, are being affected by the rain. Other municipalities affected by the rain are: Cerro del Andevalo, Arosno, Lepe, Hinojares due to lack of electricity supply.
A total of 24 municipalities in Huelva have activated their local civil protection emergency plan. Meanwhile, the state weather bureau recorded the highest rainfall standards in the towns of Arosno, El Cerro del Andevalo, El Granado and Arroche.
In the capital Cordoba department, Bermes, Hornachuelos, Guadalcazar, Pozoblanco, and Villa del Rio were affected. 112 has thus asserted its importance. We recommend that you take extreme caution with this type of harmful weather event and avoid crossing flooded areas as an orange rain warning is in place. From daytime until midnight this Thursday, heavy rainstorms occurred in Litoral, Andevaro, and Condado (Huelva).
Similarly, we recommend that you take extreme caution and follow some self-protection guidelines to prevent risks and ensure your safety. “It is advisable to avoid traveling by road during heavy rain or stormy days,” he added.
Finally, he urged people to remain calm, follow information from official sources on social networks and the media, avoid rumors and misinformation, and in case of an emergency, call 112, which is available 24/7.
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