The storm leaves two missing, one dead and half a thousand incidents in Andalusia

The culmination was the discovery of the lifeless body of one of the two men, aged 53 and 54, missing in Alhaurín el Grande (Málaga) since Saturday evening. The van they were driving was found empty and badly damaged. In these moments, The search for the second of the missing continues in a search device coordinated by the Civil Guard in which, among others, the Andalusian Emergency Group (GREA), the firefighters of the Provincial Consortium, the national and local police participate.

In addition, a large operation made up of the Civil Guard, Fire Brigade and Civil Protection has been searching since this morning for a motorcyclist who disappeared after being swept away by the flow of water while trying to cross a stream in the municipality of Íllora (Granada).

The man was trying to cross a stream with his motorcycle in an area known as the Sierra de Parapanda, when the force of the water dragged him downstream, following the instructions of the friend with whom he was and who called the emergency number 112. The Andalusian Emergency Agency insists on the importance of following the 1-1-2 recommendations in the event of adverse warnings and emphasizes that crossing flooded areas or crossing places close to the bed of rivers represents extraordinary and unaffordable risk, as well as unnecessary travel.

The EMA also emphasizes that It is important to remember that orange or red warnings represent an alteration of normality. and constitute a very real danger to life which requires self-protection recommendations aimed at saving life to be taken very seriously. It is worth remembering that last year three people died in very similar circumstances in flooded areas and near river beds.

The most affected provinces

Malaga was the province where the effects of the storm were felt the most, recording a total of 343 incidents. Throughout the day today, Sunday, efforts were focused on the conditioning works of streets, roads and sludge accumulation, with the participation, among others, of EMA Infoca.

In the province of Granada, almost sixty warnings were followed, many of them in the area around Motril, but also in other municipalities such as Aldeire, Almuñecar, Armilla, Granada, Guadix, Gualchos, Güegar Sierra, Huétor Vega, Íllora, Las Gabias, Los Guajares, Monachil, Nevada, Orgiva, Peligros, Pinos Puente, Rubite, Santa Fe, Torrenueva, Trevelez and Valderubio.

The reported aid has been linked to flooding of streets and houses, road closures due to snow and mud, stuck cars on the road through snow and falling trees and stones. Thus, regarding incidents on the communication routes, the A-4030 to Güejar Sierra was closed due to the accumulation of snow, already removed. At least 20 vehicles remained stuck on the A-337 near Aledeire, so the road was completely closed between kilometers 11 and 41.

In the province of Almería, fifty warnings were received, related to overflowing boulevards, landslides, vehicles stuck in snow, poor asphalt, water, ice and snow on the roads, flooding in houses and sewer problems.

Levante Almeria firefighters They rescued a person stuck in his vehicle in the town of Pulpí. A few minutes before 1:00 p.m. they alerted of a person trapped inside a vehicle and that water was starting to enter the interior due to the overflowing of a terrace; She was rescued by firefighters. Landslides were recorded on AL-7107 in Vera and Cuevas de Almanzora; also on AL-8105 in Cuevas, which has already been opened with restrictions.

In the road section, also highlight the section of the CO-4207 between Jarata and La Zarza in both directions, in the province of Córdoba.

The Minister of Health, the Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanzyesterday afternoon, raised the Emergency Plan for Flood Risks to the emergency phase, operational situation 1, taking into account the weather forecasts and the incidents recorded at certain points. It should be remembered that the plan was already in the pre-emergency phase, since last Thursday 24.

The emergency phase refers to situations that involve damage for which the necessary remedial measures are put into practice and the protection of people and property, which can be controlled through the use of ordinary means and resources available in the Junta de Andalucía or with specific support from the national civil protection system.

In addition, a total of 36 Andalusian municipalities have activated their Territorial Civil Protection Emergency Plans (PTEL), 23 in Malaga, eleven in Granada and two in the province of Almería; which were activated as weather warnings ended and the situation normalized.

Yellow notice in Almería

The National Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has just deactivated the orange warning (significant danger) due to precipitation in the area of ​​Valle del Almanzora, Los Vélez in Almería, and therefore, at present there is no longer an active warning for adverse weather phenomena in the area.

Despite this, a yellow rain warning is forecast for eastern Almería tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. Faced with this future situation, 112 recommends extreme caution and compliance with some self-protection guidelines to prevent risks and guarantee safety. On days of heavy rain and thunderstorms, it is best to avoid traveling by road.

If it is essential to travel, it is important to find out, before leaving, the state of the roads on which you are going to travel and, once on the road, to follow the instructions of the information signs and of the authorities agents, as well as to stay informed through the media and social networks of the weather forecasts.

When driving in the rain, the speed should be reduced and the safety distance increased. You should never cross an area that is flooded or has puddles of water.

If you have driven through a flooded area for any reason, test the brakes by applying them lightly. If you are also surprised by a strong flood of water inside the vehicle, you must prepare to abandon it immediately when the water exceeds the wheel axle. You should also not camp or park near river beds, even if they are dry, to avoid being surprised by a sudden rise in water levels.

In the countryside and during storms, isolated or solitary trees and stones attract lightning. they should therefore be avoided, just like metal objects. In coastal areas and in stormy weather, avoid walking along promenades, breakwaters and lookouts, as waves may suddenly pull you into the sea.

At home, in the event of rising water, you must go to the highest floors and avoid basements and garages.

In case of emergency you must call the single emergency telephone 112 Andalucía, free and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.