In total, 81 Andalusian municipalities have notified 112 of the activation of their Local Emergency Territorial Plan (Ptel) due to the forecast of heavy rains, 48 of them in the province of Granada, 29 in Malaga and four in Almería, as indicated. by the Emergency Coordination Center (Cecem 112 Andalucía).
The Junta de Andalucía has suspended classes for this Wednesday in all educational centers in Antequera, Axarquía, Málaga capital, Costa del Sol, Ronda and Guadalhorce (in the province of Málaga) and Almuñécar, Motril and Albuñol (in Granada ), from kindergarten to university. The announcement comes after the activation of the emergency phase of the Flood Risk Plan. It was reported shortly after 9:30 p.m.
In the early hours of the morning, around 3,000 people living in around 1,000 houses located on the banks of the Guadalhorce River in the municipalities of Álora, Cártama, Alhaurín de la Torre, Pizarra and the capital Málaga were evicted. These are the areas which suffered the floods of the previous DANA just two weeks ago. The municipalities concerned have set up accommodation points.
Reporting was also suspended in the majority of Malaga courts and tribunals. The President of the High Court of Justice of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla accepted the suspension of the judicial bodies of Estepona, Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Coín, Málaga, Vélez-Málaga and Torrox (Málaga), as well as the courts of Almuñécar and Motril (Granada).
Forecasts of heavy rain have also forced the Malaga metro service to be partially suspended. From 10:00 a.m., partial service is provided on line 1 between Barbarela and Andalucía Tech stations, with service on line 2 temporarily suspended if the red alert persists.
Location in Granada
In Granada, the orange alert led to the cancellation of classes and activities in day centers in the capital, the metropolitan area and the coast. The decision was adopted by the Andalusian Government, activating emergency level 1 in response to reports warning of the possible consequences of the expected torrential rains.
The University of Granada had already decided this Tuesday afternoon to stop its activity for the same reason, as well as official bodies such as the Tax Delegation of the capital or the Town Hall itself have chosen to ask their workers to do not go to their offices. . jobs as a precautionary measure and to telework if they have the opportunity. Farm workers were also asked to stop work as a precaution.
Emergency phase
The Junta de Andalucía maintains active the emergency phase, operational situation 1, of the Emergency Plan for Flood Risks in Andalusia (PERI). This phase refers to a phenomenon which involves or could indicate damage – or when the Planning Department considers it as an opportunity – and for which the necessary measures are implemented for the relief and protection of people or property.
This Tuesday at 10:30 p.m., Civil Protection sent a massive message to cell phones in the areas affected by the red notice Axarquía, Sol and Guadalhorce with a call to exercise extreme caution and follow self-protection advice and call 112 in the event of an event. urgently. The alert, also known as Es-Alert or reverse 112, is part of the National Alert Network (RAN) and was sent in English and Spanish. These messages are sent to safeguard the safety of the population and minimize risks and always require the active collaboration of citizens.
Previously, the National Meteorological Agency (Aemet) activated the red rain alert in the Malaga de Sol, Guadalhorce and Axarquía regions (from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday to midnight); It is orange in Antequera (from 4:00 a.m. until midnight). In the province of Granada there is also an orange warning for precipitation in the Genil basin and on the coast of Granada from 4 a.m. and throughout the day on Wednesday, where intense rains of up to at 40 liters per square meter are expected in one hour.
In addition, yellow alerts are active for the same phenomenon in Ronda (from 3:00 a.m. to Wednesday end of the day), in the Sierra Sur of Seville, in the Subbética of Córdoba (in both cases from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.). 1 a.m.) and Nevada, Alpujarras (from 6 a.m. to midnight).
112 Recommendations
Given the rain warnings, 112 recommends extreme caution and the adoption of some self-protection guidelines that help prevent risks and guarantee everyone’s safety. It is best to avoid traveling by road. If it is essential to travel, it is important to find out, before leaving, about the state of the roads on which you will be traveling and, once on the road, to follow the instructions of the information signs and of the agents of the authorities, as well as staying informed via radio of the recommendations of the competent authorities and services.
In the rain, one must be extremely careful when driving, reduce speed and increase the safety distance. You should never cross an area that is flooded or has puddles of water. If you have driven through a flooded area for any reason, then you should test the brakes by operating them lightly to verify that they are working. If you are also surprised by a strong flood of water inside the vehicle, you must prepare to abandon it immediately when the water exceeds the wheel axle. You should also not camp or park near river beds even if they are dry to avoid being surprised by a sudden rise in water levels.
In the countryside and during storms, isolated or solitary trees and stones attract lightning, so they must be avoided, as well as metal objects. In coastal areas and in stormy weather, avoid walking along promenades, breakwaters and lookouts. Waves can suddenly pull us into the sea.
