THE Junta of Andalusia He posted the video on his social networks reckless of a man recording himself while crossing floods with his car while making fun of the serious situation caused by the DANA. “This is a clear example of recklessness. Shows in 40 seconds what not to do in risky and emergency situations. Always follow the instructions of the 112», underlined the Advice as well as the video that can be seen above these lines.
THE General Directorate of Civil Protection and Emergencies announced that it would maintain the alert for very heavy to torrential rain on the Mediterranean coasts and Western Andalusia until Friday November 15, according to forecasts from State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
For days, AEMET detailed that very heavy rains will fall this Wednesday, with the probability that they will be locally torrential and persistent, mainly in Malaga, Granadanorth of Castellón and south of Tarragona; and from night also on the coast of Valence. In these areas, up to 180 liters per square meter (l/m2) could accumulate.
Recommendations
Considering these episodes, Civil defense And EMERGENCIES recommends slowing down the vehicle, taking extreme precautions and not stopping in areas where a large amount of water may flow. If you have to travel, it is advisable to travel preferably on major roads and motorways.
In the event of sudden thunderstorms and heavy rain, consideration should be given to where vehicles are parked. Rapidly rising water levels can damage vehicles parked in flood-prone areas and, furthermore, wash them away, causing damage to other people’s property and even impeding the natural flow of current.
If you start to rain in a way torrentialPlease remember that there is a risk of flooding. “Do not drive through flooded sections with your vehicle or on foot as you do not know what may be underwater and locate the highest points in the area. Don’t try to save your car in the middle of a flood. If you are in the countryside, you should stay away from rivers, streams and low areas of slopes and hills, avoiding crossing flooded fords. Likewise, you have to go to the highest points in the region,” he says.
Finally, if the storm surprises you in the countryside, avoid running and stay in high places, such as hilltops, ridges or divides. Do not shelter under trees and stay away from chain link fences and metal objects.
Faced with violent winds, Civil defense considers it appropriate to secure doors, windows and all objects likely to fall onto the public highway; stay away from ledges, trees, walls or buildings under construction or cranes that may fall; and refrain from climbing the scaffolding without adequate protective measures. If you are driving, the agency has asked you, once again, to take extreme precautions, particularly when exiting tunnels, when overtaking and crossing heavy goods vehicles on two-way roads, and to pay attention to the possible presence of obstacles on the road.
Finally, regarding the predicted coastal winds, Civil defense advised to stay away from the beach and other low places that might be. Finally, regarding the expected coastal winds, Civil defense advised to stay away from the beach and other low places that can present a danger to life due to the spectacular images of strong waves: in these situations the sea acquires extraordinary conditions and can cause if one gets found in the vicinity of the sea.
