The DANA, as expected, has already arrived in Almería. Apparently, the strong storm is affecting the West almerian with completely flooded roads and overflowing boulevardsas can be seen in various videos on social networks.
To take into account
Specifically, The A-7 is closed as it passes through kilometer 831, at the Balanegra ITV in its right lane towards Malaga.. And not only that: the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has reported difficult traffic conditions in both directions, around kilometer 829.
As if that were not enough, The rains have considerably affected the road around Pampanicoon AL-3303 in the municipality of Ejido, where calls have also been received about a large percentage of sewers overflowing.
? Overflows in Balanegra, El Ejido, Almería, due to intense rains due to a new DANA that hits the region.
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More details
Although the rains have caused the departure of different boulevards, for now there are no personal injuries. Given this panorama, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has raised the alert from yellow to orangewhich will remain active until 8:59 p.m.
Because? It is clear: due to rain and precipitation in the West Almería and the city of Almería. They are expected to arrive to accumulate up to 50 liters per square meter in 12 hours, some figures that have set off alarms. Logically.
Recommendations
For its part, the Junta de Andalucía has activated the Special Emergency Plan before in the Risk of Floods in Andalusia (PERI) in pre-emergency phase, Operational Situation 0, due to the rainfall recorded in the west of Almería.
This phase is characterized fundamentally by monitoring the phenomenon produced or the available forecasts and predictions, with the consequent process of information to the competent bodies and authorities in matters of civil protection, as well as to the general population.
With all this, it is worth noting that Emergencies 112 Andalusia has recommended extreme caution and adopt some self-protection guidelines that contribute to preventing risks and guaranteeing the safety of everyone.
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