The rains and storms associated with the DANA Alice, according to him weather forecast in Spain, are leaving a trail of incidents in the Mediterranean arc, with Flooded roads, disrupted transport and AEMET warnings High-level rainfall in several areas. The episode is still active and, in certain areas, rainfall may be torrential intensity.
The authorities recommend extreme caution in the face of a changing scenario: there have been traffic courts, problems in the railway network and flight cancellations, while the Military Emergency Unit provides support in the most affected areas.
Power outages and disruptions in the Valencian Community
In Alicante, it remains closed for flooding the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada, towards Murcia, between the km 770 and 773On the same highway, towards Valencia, the right lane remains closed while the left one was operational again.
In Valencia, the CV-525 has also been affected by water, with the section between Alginet and Algemesà closed in both directions from the km 0 to 5.
Other previous closures due to water rafts, such as the CV-598 in Montesa and V-30 in Paterna (between km 14 and 14,5), have been left reopened after occasionally improving conditions.
The network of Metrovalencia records incidents: the Line 1 was interrupted between Torrent and Picassent; in addition, among Empalme and Bétera It was stopped at around 9:40 and was restored around 10:30. In the Line 3 was temporarily cut off between Meliana and Foios early in the morning. They persist delays on lines 1 and 2 by subway and in the Line 6 by tram.
Balearic Islands: Mobile alerts, EMU in Ibiza, and airport problems
Civil Protection activated a alert to mobile phones at 17:20 in Ibiza and Formentera, with recommendations to avoid travel and do not approach torrents, streams or low areasAt 18:30, the warning was extended to north, northeast and east of Mallorca.
AEMET extended the orange notice to the entire archipelago after rainfall more virulent than expected in Menorca. At the same time, Emergencies raised the Severity Index 1 (GI-1) of prevention to all islands, valid until Sunday.
The 112 has managed 105 incidents from 18:00 p.m. on Friday to 20:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Balearic Islands. Highlights electrical faults: a lightning bolt left without light 576 users in Formentera; in Menorca there was 272 affected (241 in Ciutadella and 31 in Es Castell), 27 in Ibiza (Santa Eulà ria, Sant Josep and Sant Joan) and 8 in Palma.
At the airport of Ibiza, the operation was suspended between 18:00 and 19:20, With the cancellation of 24 flights (12 arrivals and 12 departures) of the 295 planned for the day. In Palma de Mallorca, were counted 19 cancellationsIn a first balance sheet, the figures were 17 flights cancelled or delayed across the islands, a figure that increased as the storm progressed.
The roads have also been affected: in Ibiza the access to the airport, the first round belt (E-10) And Jesus roundabout; the second belt (IE-20) was partially cut and requested caution on the Sant Antoni road. In Mallorca, the road was closed due to flooding. Manacor to Cales de Mallorca at the height of pk 3.
Murcia: accumulated cases, evacuations and institutional balance
The Region of Murcia has recorded episodes of very heavy rains, with accumulated amounts of up to 100 l/m² in the strip of Cabo de Palos and the Mar Menor coastline, a challenge for the water security in SpainIn the last hour they stood out 40 l/m² in El Portús y 30 in Tentegorra, according to municipal sources in Cartagena.
Due to the risk of flooding, the order was given mandatory evacuation in the surroundings of the campsite Caravaning Villas, Beautiful Bay y Algameca ChicaThe mayor of Cartagena asked to avoid unnecessary travel and follow the instructions of the emergency services.
The City Council enabled meeting points in social clubs, sports centers and schools The Urrutias, the Nietos, the Algar, the Belones, Santa Ana, the Albujón and the AljorraTwo buses transport the evacuees to the Cabezo Beaza pavilion, reference center from which Servicios Sociales assesses needs and manages referrals. The shelter of Santa Teresa reached its capacity and some cases are redirected to resources such as Manolo Hotel.
President Fernando Lopez Miras noted that "worst" seemed to have been left behind, although he stressed that the emergency continues with active notices in regions such as Cartagena and Mazarrón countrysideThe regional government activated S-Alert messages at dawn for The Alcázares and San Javier. The king Felipe VI He took an interest in the situation and the Murcian leader announced that he will not attend the events of the National Holiday to prioritize the back to normal in the affected areas.
AEMET evolution and forecasts
The atmospheric configuration combines cold air at altitude y humid easterly winds, a pattern conducive to highly developed cloud cover, storms and persistent rainfallThe depression was isolated, giving rise to Alice, with displacement slow and stationary episodes that increase the risk of accumulations, according to new findings about the atmosphere.
The most intense showers are concentrated between the southern Valencia and northern Alicante (environment of the Cape of the Nao), extending to Murcia and the Balearic Islands, and with the possibility of affecting areas between the mouth of the Ebro and the Valencian interior. The bad weather could continue. several days, with local remissions followed by new reactivations.
For Friday, AEMET activated red notice by very heavy rains on the southern coast of Alicante and in Cartagena and Mazarrón countryside, 10:00 - 24:00, with thresholds of up to 60 l/m² in one hour y 180 l/m² in 12 hours. It remains orange notice on the northern coast of Alicante and the southern coast of Valencia, from the 11:00 PM Thursday until midnight on Friday, with possible 60 l/m² in one hour y 140 l/m² in 12 hoursThere are notices on a dozen or so provinces due to rain and storms.
In addition, they are expected notable declines temperature in the east of the peninsula, winds from north and east components with strong intervals on coasts, and in Canary Islands regime of alisio with possible coastal phenomena. The exact position of the DANA can oscillate, so the announcements could be readjusted.
This DANA inaugurates the new system by which AEMET baptizes the most outstanding DANAS to facilitate their identification. After Alice, the list includes names like Benjamin, Claudia, Davide, Emilia, Francis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils, Oriana, Pedro, Regina, Samuel, Therese, Vitor y Wilma.
Recommendations and safety
Civil Protection and AEMET ask maximum prudence: avoid flood zones, respect the cuts and follow official notices at all times.
- Do not drive through flooded roads or across gullies or ravines.
- Avoid basements, underpasses and low areas susceptible to accumulating water.
- Postpone non-essential travel and plan alternative routes.
- Take care of the indications of emergencies and consult the update of notices from AEMET.
The episode of DANA Alice continues to evolve and, while it eases in some areas and tightens in others, the emergency devicesThe priority is to reduce risks: avoid unnecessary travel, heed official instructions and be patient with the mobility incidents until the full recovery of roads, airports and services.
