Borrasca Jana Causes Disruptions and Evacuations Across Spain
Heavy rains and flooding lead to evacuations, road closures, and emergency alerts in Madrid, Catalonia, and beyond.
A severe weather system, identified as Borrasca Jana, has impacted various regions in Spain, leading to significant rainfall and rising water levels in several rivers, prompting emergency measures across multiple communities.
As of Saturday evening, 167 residents of the shantytown Las Sabinas in Arroyomolinos, Madrid, were evacuated due to the swelling of the Guadarrama River.
The municipality of Móstoles reported that 60 makeshift homes were affected, given the area's history of flooding.
Most families have sought assistance from relatives rather than accepting municipal housing offers, although a pet has been accommodated in a municipal animal shelter.
In Catalonia, the provincial emergency body has declared an alert due to expectations of wave heights exceeding 2.5 meters along the coast until Sunday afternoon.
The rainfall and high winds were expected to intensify overnight, bringing further precipitation across the region, particularly affecting the southwestern peninsula.
The Alberche River overflowed in Navaluenga, Ávila, causing traffic disruptions across the municipality as water inundated several streets.
Local authorities assured that conditions were being managed effectively, with emergency services responding promptly to incidents.
Persistent rainfall has resulted in multiple road closures in the Community of Madrid.
The Dirección General de Tráfico lists several affected routes, including the M-620, M-600, M-622, M-637, and M-611, due to flooding, with a red alert issued for the M-538.
The Spanish government's delegate in Madrid has mobilized all available resources to support the capital in light of potential flooding risks.
The Comunidad de Madrid activated Level 1 of their flood response plan, responding to forecasts from the national meteorological agency regarding heavy rainfall.
Castilla-La Mancha also initiated its emergency plan for flooding risks as heavy rain impacted the region, with reports of bridge collapses and rising river levels.
Electricity prices have seen a sharp decline due to the weather conditions, with a reported drop of 75.10%, marking the price at 12.22 euros per megawatt hour, attributed to the increased contribution of renewable energy sources in the energy mix.
Weather forecasts indicate that the rain from Borrasca Jana will continue for an additional two weeks, with predictions of widespread rainfall impacting various regions, particularly in the southwest.
As a result of the adverse weather, planned International Women's Day demonstrations across several Andalusian cities, such as Huelva, Cádiz, and Málaga, were suspended or delayed due to safety concerns.
Authorities across affected areas are advising residents to exercise caution, avoid travel, and remain informed about continuing weather conditions.
As of Saturday evening, 167 residents of the shantytown Las Sabinas in Arroyomolinos, Madrid, were evacuated due to the swelling of the Guadarrama River.
The municipality of Móstoles reported that 60 makeshift homes were affected, given the area's history of flooding.
Most families have sought assistance from relatives rather than accepting municipal housing offers, although a pet has been accommodated in a municipal animal shelter.
In Catalonia, the provincial emergency body has declared an alert due to expectations of wave heights exceeding 2.5 meters along the coast until Sunday afternoon.
The rainfall and high winds were expected to intensify overnight, bringing further precipitation across the region, particularly affecting the southwestern peninsula.
The Alberche River overflowed in Navaluenga, Ávila, causing traffic disruptions across the municipality as water inundated several streets.
Local authorities assured that conditions were being managed effectively, with emergency services responding promptly to incidents.
Persistent rainfall has resulted in multiple road closures in the Community of Madrid.
The Dirección General de Tráfico lists several affected routes, including the M-620, M-600, M-622, M-637, and M-611, due to flooding, with a red alert issued for the M-538.
The Spanish government's delegate in Madrid has mobilized all available resources to support the capital in light of potential flooding risks.
The Comunidad de Madrid activated Level 1 of their flood response plan, responding to forecasts from the national meteorological agency regarding heavy rainfall.
Castilla-La Mancha also initiated its emergency plan for flooding risks as heavy rain impacted the region, with reports of bridge collapses and rising river levels.
Electricity prices have seen a sharp decline due to the weather conditions, with a reported drop of 75.10%, marking the price at 12.22 euros per megawatt hour, attributed to the increased contribution of renewable energy sources in the energy mix.
Weather forecasts indicate that the rain from Borrasca Jana will continue for an additional two weeks, with predictions of widespread rainfall impacting various regions, particularly in the southwest.
As a result of the adverse weather, planned International Women's Day demonstrations across several Andalusian cities, such as Huelva, Cádiz, and Málaga, were suspended or delayed due to safety concerns.
Authorities across affected areas are advising residents to exercise caution, avoid travel, and remain informed about continuing weather conditions.
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