The flood reaches the Civil Guard barracks of a city in Valencia and two officers are trapped in the basement

The Valencian Community has been seriously affected by the Isolated depression at high levels (DANA)which left a trail of destruction and emergency in its wake.

Heavy rains and hurricane force winds caused significant flooding in various areas of Valencia, collapse of infrastructure and endangering the lives of many people.

Since the early hours of the day, authorities and emergency teams have been deployed to all affected regions.

The Military Emergency Unit (UME) played a crucial role after being deployed by the government, carrying out air and ground rescues in extremely adverse conditions.

Indeed, in an act of bravery, a firefighter descended from a helicopter to save a woman and her pets, trapped in a house flooded by water.

In Benifaió, a dozen people jumped into the channel of a ravine to help those swept away by the waters.

It was also affected by flooding Paiporta Civil Guard barracksas police sources confirmed to EL ESPAÑOL.

Two of the police officers were reportedly trapped. in the basement of the barracks without being able to get out and they feared for their lives.

The rest of the guards managed to climb onto the roof to seek help and be rescued.

The roads They became rivers and many vehicles got stuckfurther complicating rescue efforts.

Transport services, including the AVE and several metro lines, were temporarily suspended, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in stations and stops.

The situation is critical in several parts of the metropolitan area of ​​the Valencian capital, with entire neighborhoods under water.

The authorities set up temporary shelters for evacuees and asked the population to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel.

The president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazon, He stressed that at present, “there is no confirmation of human losses.” “We are receiving possible news, but we cannot confirm it,” he stressed.

The solidarity of Valencians shines in the midst of this tragedy, with many neighbors collaborating in rescue and assistance operations.

Poyo Ravine

Valencia City Hall announced the suspension of classes this Wednesday, as well as all outdoor sporting activities and in municipal facilities.

Furthermore, during the CECOPAL meeting on Tuesday afternoon, chaired by the mayor of Valencia, Maria José CataláIt was also decided to maintain the closure of parks and gardens and cemeteries.

The La Torre district was flooded due to the overflow of the Poyo ravine, in which the municipality of El Poyo was also affected. Forn d’Alcedo and neighboring towns like Paiporta or Alfafar.

The Valencian town hall asked the population to take into account the recommendations of Civil Protection and 112 of the Generalitat and to avoid unnecessary travel.

This Tuesday morning, the Valencia City Council allowed the CAES of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to welcome the homeless; while in the afternoon the Benimaclet sports center was inaugurated with 50 additional places.

For his part, Torrent City Council This Wednesday, it is also suspending classes, after-school activities, parks, sports activities, municipal facilities and centers for the elderly.

The council recommends avoiding unnecessary travel while the weather situation persists, avoiding areas at risk and not approaching areas of ravines or areas prone to flooding.

In the same line, the Chiva City Council has decreed the suspension of all municipal activities and courses in the municipality until further notice.

The closure of public buildings and municipal spaces was also ordered. He asked residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay at home for their safety.

In the case of Alzirathe town hall also suspended classes at all educational levels this Wednesday, as did the Cullera town hall.