The red alert issued by AEMET on Wednesday is expected to remain in effect on the coast of Valencia until noon on Thursday, the AFP agency reported.
The threat is also escalating in Malaga. AEMET has extended the red alert there until Thursday. 8 a.m., predicting rainfall may occur in the region even over 200 liters of water. Approximately were evacuated there 3,000 inhabitants due to the risk of the river overflowing its banks.
Red alerts in Spain. Thousands of people evacuated
Heavy rainfall disrupted railway operations on Wednesday and caused… communication paralysis in several areas. AVE high-speed train service between Malaga and Madrid was interrupted before 11:00. 14. Malaga City Council it also suspended bus services.
Until 22 on Wednesday, red, i.e. the highest alert, is also in force in Tarragona, where several roads, including the A-7 motorway, were affected by rainfall.
According to the Spanish “El Pais”, other areas of Andalusia, Catalonia and Valencia are covered orange warning – second on a three-point scale – before the rain. The regional authorities of Valencia have restricted private movement in the ground zero municipalities until Thursday.
Flood in Spain. The Polish and German Ministries of Foreign Affairs appeal to citizens
Due to the disturbing situation in Spain The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an urgent announcement to Poles staying in Spain and those who were planning to travel to endangered regions in the near future. “If you decide to travel to Spain, please take into account that the trip may be related to… unplanned challenges“- emphasizes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“We would like to point out that local authorities appeal to refrain from any road trips in the provinces of Valencia and Castellón – not only due to the safety of drivers, but also due to the ongoing rescue operation in which civil and military services are involved,” we read in the statement.
Too The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs appealed to its citizens for return from endangered areas of Spain to the country.
Huge losses after the flood in Spain
Spain is experiencing one of the most tragic floods in decades. It is known that at least 215 people diedand several dozen are still missing. There are many indications that the losses will exceed the barrier of EUR 10 billion.
Source: AFP, “El Pais”
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