This Tuesday, the Hydrographic Confederation of the Ebro (CHA) has issued an alert for flash floods in canals and ravines, based on AEMET forecasts, which predict intense rains, which could affect five regions of Teruel.
In this sense, there is an orange warning for rains that could reach 100 liters per meter square in 12 hours in Lower Aragon and in the ravines of Ports of Beceite And 60 liters per square meter in 1 hour in the southeast quadrant of the basin. The warning is also red in the province of Tarragona, at the mouth of the Ebro.
Given these forecasts, the emergency services of the Community of Aragon received the alert regarding the possibility of heavy rainfall that could cause flash floods in the province of Teruel. It is for this reason that from the Aragón 112 Emergency Center the population is recommended not to approach the orange warning due to rain.
This cold drop arrives accompanied by a notable drop temperatures and strong gusts of wind from the north and northwest, particularly visible in Zaragoza.
Regarding the Aragonese troops moved to Catarroja, the most worrying thing at the moment is that there will be traffic jams with mud given the possible fall of intense rains over the next few hours in this area. This is why, in the province of Valencia, the population has been advised not to pour mud into the sewers or onto public roads to avoid collapses due to rain.
Advice in case of flooding
The 112 emergency service of Aragon, in response to warnings from AEMET due to intense rains in areas bordering Aragon, has recalled several advices from self-protection against floodings, whether the person concerned is outside or inside.
‼️ @CH_Ebro remember that, given the AEMET_Esp warnings of intense rain in areas bordering #Aragonflash floods may occur in the ravines of the Puertos de Beceite and in the ravines and small canals in the southeast of the Ebro basin (Teruel, Tarragona and Castellón). pic.twitter.com/8o7ToJQp21
– 112Aragon (@112Aragon) November 13, 2024
If you are at home112 remembers:
- Seal holes in doors, windows and ventilation openings tightly.
- Place important documents, valuables, food and drinking water as well as pets on elevated points and place dangerous products in protected locations.
- Turn off the main switch.
- Do not go underground or stay in low places.
If you are abroad:
- Do not cross with your vehicle over fords that cross ravines and other sections of road if they are flooded, the force of the water could drag you away.
- In case of heavy rain, preferably drive on main roads and motorways and slow down.
- If you have visibility problems, pull over to the shoulder and signal.
- Additionally, if you are in the countryside, it is recommended not to shelter under trees or stay in low areas on slopes or on hilltops.
