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Emergency Responses in Spain Amidst Severe Weather Conditions

Emergency Responses in Spain Amidst Severe Weather Conditions

Widespread flooding and severe weather across multiple regions prompt emergency measures and road closures.
Spain is currently experiencing severe weather conditions associated with Storm Martinho, leading to significant flooding and emergency responses across several regions.

In Ávila, residents are facing increased anxiety due to reports of flooding caused by the overflow of the Adaja and Chico rivers.

Local emergency services have been engaged in operations to mitigate flooding in residential areas, particularly on streets such as Calle Maldonado, where residents have reported water entering homes and garages.

Azucena, a resident affected by the flooding, expressed concern about potential new inundations stemming from snowmelt and continued rainfall.

As of 10:00 PM, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) reported that 24 secondary roads remain closed, with notable disruptions including the N-6 in Segovia, which is impassable due to significant road collapse, leading to rerouting on alternate highways.

The road conditions are further complicated by yellow alerts for rain and snow in various regions, including the Sierra de Madrid, where snow accumulation is expected to reach up to 10 centimeters.

In the Community of Madrid, authorities have issued warnings urging residents to avoid travel in vulnerable areas, especially near rivers.

The situation has been exacerbated by rising river levels, with nine monitoring stations in the hydrological basin exceeding threshold warning levels, suggesting significant flood risk.

In Catalonia, the Catalan Civil Protection has lifted the alert status for its emergency plan Inuncat, although pre-alerts for hazardous maritime conditions remain in effect due to anticipated strong waves.

Despite reports of severe weather conditions, the authorities noted that there were no significant incidents resulting from the rains in the region.

There are 38 roads reported closed across the country, particularly affecting communities in Andalucía and the Valencian Community.

The closure of access to the National Park Aigüestortes has also been enforced due to high risks of avalanches related to recent heavy snowfall.

In Castilla-La Mancha, officials have issued alerts to residents living near the Tajo and Alberche rivers, cautioning against potential flooding and advising to stay away from at-risk areas.

This is part of a broader emergency response to manage the impacts of the storm, which has prompted local governments to reinforce monitoring and emergency plans.

In Málaga, the search for a missing motorcyclist has been suspended due to adverse weather conditions complicating rescue operations.

The Civil Guard's efforts will resume once weather conditions allow.

The Aemet (Agency for Meteorology) has indicated that the scope of alerts has expanded, now affecting 12 regions, including Galicia, Cantabria, and Asturias, with expected rainfall and dangerous maritime conditions.

As these weather events continue, local authorities across affected regions are mobilizing resources to address the ongoing risks of flooding and to assist communities in distress.
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