Alerts for Intense and Persistent Rain in the Balearic Islands This Weekend
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has activated weather alerts for this Saturday and Sunday in the Balearic archipelago. A low-pressure system will channel moist and unstable air towards the area, causing precipitation to intensify and potentially last for several hours continuously. The soils, especially in eastern Mallorca and Menorca, are already saturated from previous rains, increasing the risk. 🌧️
Alert Levels and Areas of Greatest Risk
Yellow-level alerts will affect all islands for much of Saturday. In this scenario, rainfall is expected to accumulate 15 liters per square meter in one hour. For Sunday, the situation will worsen in specific areas, where the risk is expected to rise to orange level. This change indicates a significant danger for usual activities.
Details by areas:- Pitiusas (Ibiza and Formentera) and eastern Mallorca coast: Orange risk on Sunday. Accumulations of up to 40 liters in one hour and 80 liters in twelve hours are forecast.
- Rest of the Balearics: Will remain under yellow alert, with significant but less intense precipitation.
- Significant accumulations: Models indicate that total rainfall will be notable, worsened by soil saturation.
The orange level implies a significant risk for usual activities. It is essential to follow the authorities' instructions.
Precautionary Measures and Recommendations
Civil Protection and regional authorities have disseminated a series of tips for the population to minimize risks associated with this episode of persistent rain. The priority is to avoid dangerous situations.
Key recommendations:- Driving: Exercise extreme caution, reduce speed, and completely avoid flooded sections or areas with running water.
- Urban environment: Secure objects that wind could carry away and clean drains and downspouts to prevent blockages and flooding.
- Outdoor activities: Constantly check weather updates. Avoid ravines, torrents, and dry riverbeds, as they can fill with water extremely quickly.