The southern regions of Spanish are fighting a wave of floods caused by heavy rainfall. Strong downpours brought the storms of Jan and Konrad. The evacuation of the population is underway in some regions.
The difficult flood situation has been in the south of Spain for several days. She brought her first downpours storm called Jan, who was raging over the region at the weekend and at the beginning of the week. The second wave of rainfall came with the arrival of the Atlantic front called Konrad. As a result, the water level in many rivers in Andalusia rose drastically, and some streams occurred from the banks, causing extensive flooding.
In many regions, a yellow warning has been issued due to the expected rainfall of 40 to 60 liters per square meter within 12 hours, snowfall of 15 centimeters and strong waves and gusts of wind, which can reach a speed of 70-80 kilometers per hour.
High water level in the Duero River near the city of Zamora PAP/EPA/Mariam A. Montesinos
Flooded roads, canceled classes in schools
Heavy rainfall led to serious floods, among others in the Axarquia region in Malaga. Many local roads have been flooded, and some districts cut off from the world. A storm called Konrad also took its toll in Cordoba, where in places about 40 liters of water per square meter fell. According to Dziennik El Dia de Cordoba, the municipal authorities decided to introduce the pre -king phase. Currently, water reservoirs are emptying in the region waiting for subsequent downpours.
The difficult situation also occurs in Cadiks, where many people look anxiously at the growing level of the Guadalete River. Due to the risk of flood, the Ministry of Development of Education and Vocational Education decided on Thursday to suspend full -time classes in two schools in the city of Jerez de la Frontera. The evacuation of people in the danger zone was also started. Local authorities have also prepared special shelters for the evacuated.
Difficult flood situation in the south of SpainPAP/EPA/Julio Munoz
Winter episode
According to forecasts, rainfall will persist at least until Friday. However, with the departure of the front over the Iberian Peninsula, the masses of cool air will flow in. According to the Spanish meteorological agency (Aemet), snowfall will appear in the north of the country, which will be particularly intense in the mountains. Madrid authorities issued warnings against frost, because on Saturday the temperature in the Spanish capital may fall below zero.
La Razon, El Dia de Cordoba, 20 minutes, aemet
Source of the main photo: PAP/EPA/Julio Munoz