The severe storm has triggered emergency measures in several regions, with warnings and restrictions issued, particularly in areas exposed to rainfall. This was announced by the State Meteorological Department (Aemet). Red notice for northern Caceres, central system and southern Avilamore than 120 liters per square meter is expected in just 12 hours. it is, ‘Very dangerous’ situation The Department of Civil Protection advises people to avoid riverbeds and flooded areas and follow emergency instructions.
Alert messages continued to be received in Avila late into the night. At around 11:30 p.m., the Castilla and León government’s Civil Protection and Emergency Agency sent an ES alert notification to the mobile phones of residents in the southern part of the state, warning them of heavy rain forecast. Considering this scenario requires the following: Please use extreme caution and avoid traveling Not required.
This situation has affected travel. The AV-P-537 highway at the level of the Athenas Bridge in Nabarongira still remains. It was cut off by the flood. According to a report by the Avila Regional Council, the flow of water and the intensity of the rain forced this measure. Furthermore, José Francisco Hernández, Regional Representative of the Avila Board of Directors, declared: emergency level 2 After analyzing both weather forecasts, hydrological data, and the status of dams and reservoirs, it is established in the Civil Protection Plan (Inuncil) against the risk of flooding.
operations coordination center, CECOPI is already enabled To manage emergencies. San Antonio Park, Rastro Park, Recreo Park, El Soto Park, San Roque Park, Los Patos Park, and La Viña Park remain closed after the previous day’s storm. The Avila City Council recommends staying away from areas with trees and snow canopies, and removing objects from balconies and windows that could fall onto the road. On the city side, Mayor Jesús Manuel Sánchez Cabrera reminded residents of basic measures to protect themselves during the rainy season.
The same situation is repeated in the north of Cáceres. Extremadura’s Emergency Coordination Center 112 declared: extreme risk from rain The Government of Extremadura has activated the emergency phase (operational status 1) of the Special Flood Risk Civil Protection Plan (INUNCAEX) in the northern region of Cáceres and has initiated ES alerts to warn residents of the severity of the situation. Additionally, the Mayor, Intervention Team and Civil Protection Coordinator were informed. The first meeting of CECOP for the INUNCAEX plan was scheduled for 12:30 AM.
Extremadura’s president Maria Guardiola took to social networks to urge everyone to follow official guidelines “in the coming hours with utmost caution” and stressed that his team would continue to work hard to ensure safety in the face of the rain. In Madrid, AEMET raised the following: Sierra Orange Warninguntil 6am on Friday, there is a risk of accumulation of up to 80 liters per square meter. 112 distributed information to city councils and emergency services, asking: Avoid problem roads and flooded areas. This was a very impressive result, with much of the central and western parts of the peninsula facing a mixed night.
Government President Pedro Sánchez has called for “high alert” following the red notice issued by the state Meteorological Office (Amemet) on Thursday night. The red notice warns of rainfall of more than 120 mm in a 12-hour period in northern Cáceres, central systems and southern Avila. Through messages published on social networks דWe are well aware of the heavy rains in the states of Ávila, Cáceres and the central system (…) We must exercise extreme caution,” Sánchez said, advising the public to avoid unnecessary travel and follow the instructions of emergency services.
Aemet repeats the following request: ‘Extremely dangerous’ situation, people avoid riverbeds and flood zones and follow public protection recommendations. The Red Alert remains in effect until 5:59 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14.
*With information from Europa Press
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