The DANA that devastated Valencia and several areas in the east and south of the peninsula has left precipitation rarely seen in Spain. In fact, the situation is particularly serious because the precipitation fell in areas where it does not rain often.
A good example of the magnitude of precipitation is that of Chiva. In this city, last Tuesday, they fell 491 liters of water per square meter in just eight hours, which This is equivalent to the average rainfall that falls in a yearas explained by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
At the Turís-Canyapar observatory, 641 liters per square meter throughout the dayof which 500 fell in the afternoon. The highest peak of precipitation occurred between 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., recording a maximum of 139 liters in one hour.
An unprecedented disaster in Spain
The DANA, which ravages the Valencian Community, Albacete, Cuenca and certain areas of western Andalusia, has caused more than 200 dead and an unknown number of missing people. The number of victims, which continues to grow, makes this catastrophe the deadliest natural disaster in Spanish history.
The Generalitat has activated the telephone number 900 365 112 to help relatives of missing people. Authorities are asking that this phone number be reserved only to provide information about this family member who cannot be contacted. For emergencies, the number is always 112.
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