Spain faces a new DANAwhich threatens torrential rains in several parts of the national territory and requires the greatest caution following warnings from the AEMETincluding red alert in places in Malaga, Tarragona, the Balearic Islands and even Valencethe province most affected by this meteorological phenomenon a few days ago. The authorities are closely monitoring the rain radar to alert the population who, in the coming hours, should not leave their homes and will have to wait for updates. We tell you to experience everything that happens with the DANA in Spaintoday, with all the latest news.
What does the Aemet red notice or red alert mean?
THE red notices of the State Meteorological Agency are launched when the meteorological risk is extreme (unusual weather phenomena, exceptional intensity and with a very high level of risk for the population).
What does the Aemet orange notice mean?
THE orange notice of the State Meteorological Agency constitute a significant danger that can affect property and vulnerable populations in highly exposed areas. When this warning is activated, it is recommended to be prepared, take precautions and carefully follow both weather forecasts and warnings from authorities.
Aemet notice for this Wednesday
According to AEMET, very heavy rains, even torrential, are expected this Wednesday in certain areas of the Mediterranean rim, notably in the province of Malaga, the north of Alicante, the south of Valencia, the north of Castellón and the south of Tarragona. It is expected that up to 150mm could accumulate in 24 hours.
Red notices in Tarragona and Malaga
As reported by AEMET (State Meteorological Agency), Tarragona and Malaga are under red alert due to intense rains, during which precipitation is expected to reach torrential levels, increasing the risk of flooding.
⚠️Very unfavorable day due to very heavy and even torrential rain in several areas around the Mediterranean.
→ Particular attention to the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, the Valencian Community and Andalusia.
🔴In the Tarragona and Malaga areas the danger is extreme and we have active red notices. pic.twitter.com/86Va1gVXuN
– AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) November 13, 2024
What is a DANA?
A DANA is a depression located in the upper layers of the atmosphere, completely separated from the general circulation of the atmosphere. Normally they appear in the northern hemisphere, being isolated south of the zonal flow established aloft.
These high-level lows may remain separated from the general circulation for days and have erratic tracks, and may become retrograde, moving from east to west.
Catalonia records 238 incidents this morning
The rains in Catalonia caused 238 minor incidents until 6 a.m., with a total of 251 calls to 112. The most affected areas were Tarragonas, with 39.6% of reports, and Bajo Campo, with 19, 8%. In Barcelona, 16.4% of opinions were recorded.
The PP and Vox will hold the government accountable for its management of DANA
During a monitoring session this Wednesday, the Popular Party and Vox will ask the first vice president, María Jesús Montero, and four other ministers, their management during the DANA, which left more than 200 dead.
Restricted mobility in Tarragona
As reported by Civil Protection, non-essential vehicle circulation on Catalan roads has been restricted and classes have been suspended in five regions of Tarragona due to the risk of flooding derived from the rains expected this Wednesday in the province.
Courses suspended in Cuenca del Genil and on the coast of Granada
The Junta de Andalucía announced this Wednesday the suspension of classes in educational centers located in the Cuenca del Genil, which includes the capital of Granada, and the coast of Granada, where the orange level alert has been decreed due to the rain from 04:00 a.m. until the end of the day.
A few hours earlier, the University of Granada (UGR) announced the suspension of classes in its centers due to the heavy rain weather alert issued by the National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) to guarantee the safety of the entire the university community and minimize travel to the University of Granada (UGR). campus.
📢Press release #UGR on the suspension of all activities in the centers due to the weather alert issued by the @AEMET_Esp
– University of Granada (@CanalUGR) November 12, 2024
3,000 people expelled in Guadalhorce
The Minister of the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue and Administrative Simplification, Antonio Sanz, informed that due to the announcement of heavy rains in the province of Malaga, it was decided to preventively evacuate some 3,000 people from the banks of the Guadalhorce. in the towns of Álora, Cártama, Alhaurín de la Torre, Pizarra, Cerralba and Málaga.
Likewise, the advisor appealed for the caution and responsibility of citizens: “Awareness is very important, caution is very important and citizen responsibility is very important in a moment like this,” said Sanz.
Red alert on the coast of Tarragona this Wednesday
AEMET raises the alert level to extreme danger in Terres de l’Ebre and part of the Costa Dorada, for this Wednesday.
Aemet predicts that more than 180 l/m² could accumulate in this area in less than twelve hours. “Extreme danger!” Avoid travel. River overflows and flooding may occur,” warns the weather agency.
⚠️ RED NOTICE | South coast of Tarragona.
→ In this area, more than 180 l/m² could accumulate in less than twelve hours.
🔴Extreme danger! Avoid travel. Rivers overflow and flooding may occur. pic.twitter.com/sSsCzAQhqx
– AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) November 12, 2024
Extreme risk in Malaga: an alert sent to the cell phones of thousands of citizens
Late this Tuesday, the mass notification sending system EsAlertbetter known as 112 invertedwas activated in the province of Malaga in areas with a red warning due to rain DANAlocated in the regions of Sun And Guadalhorce and the Axarquia. In this way, thousands of citizens received the alert on their mobile devices, in Spanish and English, informing them of the extreme risk due to rain. He advisor to the presidency of the Council, Antonio Sanztraveled to Malaga this Tuesday afternoon with the aim of making a follow up of the situation from what should be the area most affected by this new DANA. The Andalusian Government assured that it would assess the situation “minute by minute”.
Aemet activates the red notice in the Malaga regions of Sol-Guadalhorce and Axarquía for tomorrow
Red alert activated by Aemet for tomorrow Wednesday in the Malaga regions of Sol-Guadalhorce and Axarquía due to a forecast of exceeding 120 mm in 12 hours. Other neighboring regions currently under orange or yellow alert. Pay attention to updating reviews:
Red alert activated for tomorrow Wednesday in the regions of Malaga, Sol-Guadalhorce and Axarquía, due to a forecast of exceeding 120 mm in 12 hours. Other neighboring regions currently under orange or yellow alert. Pay attention to updating reviews: pic.twitter.com/kSDHA6h8GM
– AEMET_Andalucía (@AEMET_Andalucia) November 12, 2024
Maps of areas affected by the new DANA in Valencia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands
The National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has warned that very heavy to torrential rain and downpours will be recorded from this Tuesday until at least Friday on the Mediterranean and western coasts of Andalusia.
Maps of areas affected by the new DANA in Valencia, Andalusia and other regions, according to Aemet.
🟠ORANGE NOTICE | Major danger.
For the afternoon/night of this Tuesday and throughout Wednesday we expect very heavy and persistent rains in some areas of the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencian Community and Andalusia.
Caution! There may be some overflows and flooding. pic.twitter.com/BoV9oMF1v7
– AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) November 12, 2024
The Catalan government suspends classes in five localities
Given the arrival of a new DANA which will affect the east of the peninsula with intense storms and lead the Catalan authorities to ask their citizens to exercise caution after the orange and yellow alert situations that will be experienced in the provinces of Catalonia.
The Catalan government has officially announced mobility restrictions and suspended classes for tomorrow Wednesday, as a precautionary measure.
In total, five municipalities will be affected: Tarragonès, Montsià, Baix Ebre, Ribera d’Ebre and Baix Camp. In addition, mobility must be restricted from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Wednesday, classes suspended throughout Valencia
Valencia town hall has just extended the suspension of classes from Wednesday to the entire city. As reported on social media, activities in the social area, parks and cemeteries are also stopped.
⚠️Given the evolution of alerts and recommendations @GVA112he #CECOPAL has decided to extend the suspension of educational activities, tomorrow, November 13, to the entire city and its neighborhoods.
This also includes cessation in the social area, parks, cemeteries and #FDM. pic.twitter.com/RirHqp4mcj– Valencia City Hall (@AjuntamentVLC) November 12, 2024
Nine roads closed in Tarragona
In order to avoid incidents due to the approach of heavy rain, the Catalan Road Traffic Service (SCT) has blocked the passage on sections of nine roads in Tarragona. Restrictions apply to: