THE State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) In the afternoon of this Wednesday, November 13, it launched a red alert due to the passage of a new DANA in Valencia. The agency exercised extreme caution along the entire coast of the province as accumulated rainfall of up to 180 liters per square meter in 12 hours.
Given the possibility of canal overflows and flooding, Civil Protection sent a notice via mobile inform citizens of the situation and thus avoid travel between 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazonhas decided to restrict the mobility of all private vehicles in 163 municipalities, excluding emergencies and essential activities. Likewise, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puentecommunicated via its X account the suspension of high-speed trains between Madrid and Valencia planned for today.
ATTENTION. IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Even if the infrastructure is ready, we are obliged to suspend all trains of the AV Madrid Valencia line in both directions that fall under the red alert, that is, those that leave before 12:00 tomorrow… pic.twitter.com/ncJohesJBG-Oscar Puente (@oscar_puente_) November 13, 2024
Early in the morning of this Thursday, November 14, Aemet lowered the alert to orange and assured that “the worst is over”. However, the paralysis of Renfe’s transport service is still maintained. These are all lines that were affected.
AVE Madrid – Valencia service suspended by DANA
Minister Óscar Puente indicated that All trains on the Madrid – Valencia high-speed and long-distance line are canceledin both directions, which were planned for the morning of this Thursday, November 14. However, the suspension is only valid until 12:00 p.m., if the weather forecast does not change.
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All high-speed and long-distance trains (AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Avant) scheduled for this Thursday, November 14 until 12:00 p.m.
The socialist politician shared the latest news of the situation on the social network and indicated that The night in Valencia “went better than expected”.
The evening went better than expected in Valencia. We evaluate everything to make decisions.
Currently waiting:
1.- Start of Cercanías and PAT C1-C2-C3
2.- Commissioning of the AVE Valencia-Madrid
3.- Bypass of opening A7.-Oscar Puente (@oscar_puente_) November 14, 2024
Puente clarified that they are “Evaluate everything to make decisions”even if trains and roads are not yet adapted to the mobility of people.
An update on whether or not the train lines affected by DANA will resume will arrive around 12:00 p.m. For now, you can use apps like Moovit to find out last minute public transport in Valencia.
