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The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a warning of very strong and persistent rainfall until Thursday, October 24 caused by a new DANA (Isolated Depression in High Levels) located in the southwest of the peninsula.
Starting at dawn on Tuesday, the AEMET expects locally heavy rains and occasionally accompanied by storms in different parts of the Region, giving a yellow level warning in the municipality and with a percentage of probability between 40 and 70 per percent, up to 20 liters per square meter accumulated in one hour.
In addition, minimum temperatures are expected with slight changes and maximum decreases.
Faced with this situation, this morning the mayor, Mariola Guevara, held a first meeting with the head of the municipal brigades, Pedro Provencio, councilors Antonio García, Felipe García and Antonio José Caja, and through the telephone line with the Chief Officer of Local Police, José Alfonso Toral, to coordinate acting tasks.
To this end, and as is often the case in these cases, cleaning services have paid special attention to the cleaning of gratings and scuppers, as well as the clearing of waterways and water passage areas.
TIPS FOR RAINS AND FLOODS OF 112
• Be informed of the meteorological parts.
• In case of flood, locate the highest points.
• Establish yourself in a place that is not susceptible to floods.
• Stay away from ravines, torrents and their bridges.
In a building:
• Clean roof, decks, downspouts and drains.
• Review places that can flood and protect them.
• Close holes of doors and windows.
• Place what you want to save in the highest points of the house or out of the reach of the water.
• Teach the whole family to disconnect water, electricity and gas.
• Prepare water, food and medicines you may need.
In a vehicle:
• Avoid taking the car during adverse events.
• Do not park on the banks of rivers or in ravines, ravines, torrents and their bridges or near them.
• Never cross sections that are flooded, the force of water could drag you.
• Ride on preferred roads and moderate your speed.
• If you stop due to poor visibility, don't forget to signal it.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Alhama de Murcia
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