Guadalajara has accumulated more than 54 millimeters of rainfall in the last few hours. Among the precautionary measures, the Henares River Trail will remain closed all day due to the high flooding of the river. For this Saturday, the capital is expected to remain on yellow alert with a 40% chance of rain.
And given the effects of the storm and the new rains forecast, the This Saturday, the City Hall closed the municipal swimming pool of San Roque and its definitive reopening or closing for the season is being evaluated, since it was scheduled for September 6.
“Emergency services responded to more than thirty incidents, with the neighborhoods of La Vaguada, Manantiales and Chopera among the most affected,” said security adviser Chema Antón, who stressed that Zaragoza Street remained closed to traffic, as two flooded parked cars had to be rescued.
In addition, on Finland Street, due to heavy rains, a wall fell. There were also trees that fell on Paseo Fernández Iparraguirre, which were immediately removed to avoid possible incidents, the mayor commented.
Another of the most affected neighborhoods is Los Manantiales, with problems in some garages and Los Manantiales Square. As well as in La Chopera and Julián Besteiro, where garages were flooded, the City Hall reported in a statement.
Finally, it was also necessary to intervene in the area around the farmers’ roundabout towards the Fontanar road, where due to the collapse of a wall due to dragging, the road was closed to traffic while the Civil Protection carried out the stone removal work.
“Fortunately, we have not had to report any injuries and since three o’clock in the morning, traffic has been open,” said the security adviser.
Antón explained that a good part of the operation focused on the Evacuation of the Giants Festival without incident and without any personal injuries. “Thanks to the security system and the quick decisions of the organization, an evacuation of the Fuente de la Niña was able to be carried out without incident.”
“We will maintain all security measures active to act quickly, diligently and in a coordinated manner in the event of a new storm,” he said.
Similarly, it was decided change the location of the Cerro del Pimiento festival to the Buero Vallejo Theater hall due to rain forecast.
This Saturday at 8:00 p.m., the Buero Vallejo Theater will host a new edition of the traditional Cerro del Pimiento festival, one of the festive events of the capital that, every year, remembers and honors the inhabitants of this unique neighborhood.
On this occasion, the rain forced us to change the venue of the festival from the Plaza del Cerro del Pimiento, to hide in the hall of the Buero Vallejo Theater.
This festival takes place every year on the Saturday before the celebration of the Virgen de la Antigua and therefore serves as a prelude to the Semana Grande of Guadalajara. It is a time to share memories, experiences and experiences of the disappeared Cerro del Pimiento neighborhood and also a reason to celebrate.
During the festival, hosted by the group Plenitud, tBread rolls and lemonade will also be distributed. This is an activity open to all audiences.
