Catalonia keeps the alert activated against heavy rains through DANA to “minimize risks.” This was detailed by the Minister of the Interior, Núria Parlon, late this Wednesday afternoon, after ruling out the emergency phase due to a storm that has been settled, for the moment, with 92 deaths in the Valencian Community. The Generalitat calls for leading a “normal life”, although maintaining precautions, in the face of the accumulation of water, the flooding of rivers, and the rains that will continue for the next few hours in the territory.
Parlon has also pointed out that «The only concern now is about the accumulation of water and how it is channeled.», although the Government remains in contact with the different municipalities to «manage the situation». During this day, several metro lines in the Catalan capital have been affected by the rains, as well as routes of several buses and railways, without any victims or injuries, beyond these effects on public transport.
Until 9:00 p.m., the 112 emergency telephone number has received more than 300 calls due to the episode of intense rains in Catalonia. Of them, more than a hundred, in the province of Barcelona. The Meteorological Service has issued an alert for intense rain, of more than 40 liters per square meter in half an hour, in the regions of Montsià and Baix Ebre. In addition, the Urban Guard has armored the Barcelona coastlineto prevent pedestrians from entering the breakwaters or beach areas, after the council activated the alert for strong waves, with a forecast of waves of up to 4 meters.
Regarding aid to communities most affected by DANAboth the Valencian and Castilla-La Mancha, the head of the Interior has detailed that “depending on what they ask of us, we will mobilize them.” The counselor has indicated that “the Generalitat has offered the available means -Mossos, Firefighters and Rural Agents- to the communities that require it.” He has also asked citizens to “follow official recommendations and stay informed through the Government’s communication channels at a time when our priority is the safety and well-being of everyone.
The Generalitat and the Barcelona City Council have called tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, a minute of silence for the victims of DANA. The tribute will take place at 12:00 p.m. in Plaza Sant Jaume (Barcelona).
homeless people
For its part, the Barcelona council has enabled a hundred beds in the Emergency Reception Center (CAE) for homeless peoplebefore the episode of rain. This service has capacity for 20 women and 80 men and is managed by the Red Cross.
The facility, inaugurated in 2022, is located at number 161 Ramon Turró Street, near the Barcelona Emergency and Social Emergencies Center (Cuesb). Emergency shelter is a municipal service that “guarantees housing for people who are in a crisis situation and cannot access their usual home.”
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