Council raises Huelva’s flood risk plan to Level 1

Sanz reported this after five-thirty in the afternoon via the 112 service profile on the X social network after checking the damage caused by this storm on the coast of Huelva. Storm Claudia struck particularly hard at Nerva, where The water column caused the Santa Maria Valley to flood. Although the quick actions of emergency services and residents prevented further damage, this event brought to mind the serious floods that the municipality was exposed to in 2019.

The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon. As reported by Onda Minera, the Santa Maria Valley, which passes underground in the municipality, A large amount of water had already accumulated on his head. The strong storm carried trunks, branches and other plant remains. Which blocked bridges and small dams along the river’s course, until it finally collapsed, leading to flooding near the Pozo Pepe neighborhood, in the northern part of the city.

Immediately, water channels were formed running through several streets in the town. Local police and city council building services They responded quickly, opening canals and manholes to facilitate the evacuation of waterAnd also relying on the cooperation of the neighbors themselves. Thanks to this rapid response, the damage has been limited.

The Ministry of Health, the Presidency and Emergency Situations explains through the above-mentioned social network that “Operational Mode 1 refers to emergency situations that can be controlled through the use of regular means and resources available in the Council of Andalusia or with specific support of resources whose mobilization requires specific coordination by the central bodies of the National Civil Protection System.”

While this alert is active, it is advised to exercise caution and not travel unless necessary.