Storm Kristin Hits Valencia de Alcántara with Heavy Rain and Extreme Winds
The passage of the storm Kristin through the province of Cáceres has left its deepest mark in the municipality of Valencia de Alcántara. This locality recorded the highest rainfall amounts during the night, while the storm unleashed winds exceeding 150 km/h and very intense precipitation. The combination of both phenomena has created a complex scenario with multiple incidents. 🌧️💨
Immediate Consequences of the Storm
The force of the wind has felled numerous trees and hurled objects that have struck facades and cars. At the same time, the heavy rain has completely saturated the drains, causing water to flood streets and garages. This chaos has disrupted electricity and communications in various areas of the town. Road accesses have also been blocked by branches, trunks, and small landslides.
Reported Damages and Disruptions:- Fallen trees and poles damaging properties and parked vehicles.
- Flooding in public roads and basements due to drainage collapse.
- Widespread outages in electricity supply and telephone networks.
- Roads blocked by obstacles and surface slips.
Emergency services are working tirelessly to clear roads and assist affected residents. The main objective now is to protect people and assess the damages.
Coordinated Response from Emergency Teams
To address the situation, a joint operation has been deployed involving firefighters, municipal police, and Civil Protection agents. Their work focuses on rescuing, assisting, and ensuring safety. At the same time, electricity company crews are working to repair damaged lines to restore power to homes. Road maintenance workers are removing debris and vegetation to reopen traffic.
Actions to Restore Services:- Coordination among all available emergency services in the area.
- Urgent work to repair electrical and communications lines.
- Cleaning of roads to allow passage of essential vehicles.
- Activation of the municipal protocol, which includes setting up temporary shelters.
Outlook and Recommendations
According to meteorologists' forecasts, storm Kristin is expected to gradually move away throughout the day. However, the entire autonomous community remains under alerts for adverse phenomena as long as the bad weather continues. Authorities advise citizens to avoid any non-essential travel and pay attention to official communications. Nature demonstrates, once again, its overwhelming power when it decides to combine a deluge with a gale, a spectacle no one wishes to witness. ⚠️