Europa Press Alert in Murcia Due to Rain: Roads Flooded and Chaos in Several Cities
In Lorca, the authorities have asked residents to stay in their homes due to adverse weather conditions.
The Intense Rains in the Region of Murcia Have Led to the Closure of Ten Roads in Cartagena, Cehegín, Moratalla, Lorca, Totana, and Mazarrón. The Ministry of Development and Infrastructure has reported these incidents.
In Lorca, the Authorities Have Asked Residents to Stay in Their Homes Due to Adverse Weather Conditions. In recent hours, the Firefighters of the Firefighting and Rescue Consortium have rescued a woman trapped between two ravines in Lorca.
The incident occurred near a scrapyard on the Caravaca de la Cruz road. The driver was taken to a meeting point where she received medical attention for symptoms of hypothermia.
In Moratalla, several people have been trapped in a campsite due to flooding. The Emergency Coordination Center 112 has managed 331 calls related to wind and rain since Wednesday.
These calls correspond to 326 issues in various areas of the Community. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has raised the alert to orange level in Lorca and the Guadalentín Valley.
Precipitation of up to 1.18 in. (30 mm) in an hour and associated storms are expected. The Lorca City Council has activated the Inunlor Plan in the emergency phase and has suspended events and closed municipal facilities. It is recommended to avoid travel in the affected areas.
In Cartagena, the rains have forced the closure of schools in La Aljorra and the closure of several roads due to water accumulation. Mayor Noelia Arroyo, following recommendations from emergency services, has taken these measures.
Civil Protection, Local Police, and Firefighters are working to ensure public safety. Drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid flooded areas. No personal injuries have been reported, although drivers in distress have been assisted.
The Emergency Coordination Center 112 Has Activated the Inunmur Plan in the Pre-Emergency Phase Throughout the Region. This measure is due to the overflow of sections of the Mula, Quípar, and Argos rivers, affecting nearby roads.
The pre-emergency phase alerts authorities and services and informs the population about possible problems due to water accumulation. AEMET's weather forecasts indicate intense rains until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday. So far, 112 has managed 28 calls related to obstacles on the roads and water pumping.
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