On Saturday, the Minister of Health, the Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, raised to the emergency phase, operational mode 1, the emergency plan for the risk of flooding, in the province of Huelva due to the high number of accidents recorded due to the passage of Storm “Claudia”.
The Chancellor called for caution in Andalusia in the face of the warnings of rain and wind indicated by the State Meteorological Agency (Emet), and for this reason he insisted on the population following the instructions of 112.
A flooded valley in Nerva
The passage of the storm has already caused more than 500 accidents, most of them in the province of Huelva, under the orange warning, such as Cádiz and Seville. A ravine flooded on Saturday in the town of Nerva (Helva) due to heavy rains. As reported by Andalusia Emergency Service 112, this incident was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Local police, Civil Guard and firefighters, informed by the coordination room, went to the scene and also indicated that there was no evidence of injured or trapped people.
The municipality of Minas de Riotinto also directed, via social networks, its request to all residents to take strict precautions and avoid unnecessary trips after the heavy rain that hit the city on Saturday afternoon.
The rain recorded by this municipality during the last hours caused flooding in various streets and low-lying areas, as well as the accumulation of water on public roads and difficulties in traffic. Since early afternoon, emergency and civil protection personnel have been working to restore normal life, address incidents and ensure the safety of residents.
On the other hand, the San Bartolomé de la Torre City Council also reported on its social networks that due to the recorded heavy rains, some sections of the Camino de las Bodegas were flooded. In addition, the San Bartolomé-Casteljos highway has been closed by the Civil Guard, and the road to Alusno has pools of water at several points. For this reason, the city council asked citizens to take maximum precautions, avoid unnecessary trips and trade with the utmost caution.
As for the municipality of Cartaya, the town’s mayor, Manuel Barroso, reported that several roads were closed due to the passage of this weather phenomenon, in addition to calling on residents to exercise caution and caution. In addition to the municipalities of Huelva, the capital of Huelva is also experiencing flooding in its streets due to the large accumulation of water after heavy rains.
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