Emergency Alert Issued in Six Municipalities of Toledo due to Flood Risk from the Alberche River
The government warns of potential flooding as precautionary measures are reiterated.
The Emergency Civil Protection Directorate of Castilla-La Mancha has issued an emergency alert to six municipalities near the Alberche River in Toledo as a preventive measure against the potential increase in river flow.
The municipalities affected are Santa Cruz de Retamar, Escalona, Hormigos, El Casar de Escalona, Cardiel de los Montes, and Cazalegas.
This marks the second time these areas have received the Es-Alert message, following a similar alert on March 10, which also included Talavera de la Reina.
The Ministry of Finance has communicated that the alert was sent out as a precaution due to natural contributions and significant discharges from reservoirs that feed into the Alberche River, resulting in flooding risks.
The civil protection message, dispatched to residents at 19:12, cautions of flooding risks in the vicinity of the Alberche River and advises against crossing flooded areas and adhering to traffic restrictions.
Residents are warned to seek higher ground or move to upper floors if they are located in flood-prone areas, refrain from activities near riverbeds, adhere to official instructions, and avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services at 112.
Prior to sending the emergency alert, local councils in potentially affected municipalities were informed, as well as response groups tasked with emergency intervention.
Mayors have been advised to monitor vulnerable populations, including individuals with reduced mobility in flood-prone areas.
Since the activation of the emergency plan on March 8, a total of 133 incidents related to adverse weather conditions have been recorded, primarily in the two most affected provinces.
A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to assess the evolving situation.
The municipalities affected are Santa Cruz de Retamar, Escalona, Hormigos, El Casar de Escalona, Cardiel de los Montes, and Cazalegas.
This marks the second time these areas have received the Es-Alert message, following a similar alert on March 10, which also included Talavera de la Reina.
The Ministry of Finance has communicated that the alert was sent out as a precaution due to natural contributions and significant discharges from reservoirs that feed into the Alberche River, resulting in flooding risks.
The civil protection message, dispatched to residents at 19:12, cautions of flooding risks in the vicinity of the Alberche River and advises against crossing flooded areas and adhering to traffic restrictions.
Residents are warned to seek higher ground or move to upper floors if they are located in flood-prone areas, refrain from activities near riverbeds, adhere to official instructions, and avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services at 112.
Prior to sending the emergency alert, local councils in potentially affected municipalities were informed, as well as response groups tasked with emergency intervention.
Mayors have been advised to monitor vulnerable populations, including individuals with reduced mobility in flood-prone areas.
Since the activation of the emergency plan on March 8, a total of 133 incidents related to adverse weather conditions have been recorded, primarily in the two most affected provinces.
A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to assess the evolving situation.
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