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An unusual storm will sweep the Region of Murcia the next four days with heavy precipitation and winds on the coast, so Civil Protection in Totana offers a series of recommendations to the storm of persistent and widespread rain.
The National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) yesterday issued warning of rains that can leave up to 200 liters accumulated per square meter.
This means that it will rain more than half of what it usually does throughout the year, since the average rainfall of the Region is 297 liters.
The equivalent of 2,000 cubic hectometres will fall on the total surface, of which only a small part can be stored in the marshes.
It will be one of the most intense storms of recent years, according to the Aemet, which decreed the special warning of adverse phenomena, mainly in the Region of Murcia and southern Valencian Community.
According to sources of Civil Protection, on Monday will begin to send in some areas;
And with this temporary, the Region of Murcia chains a humid period that began a month ago and that has provided a relief to the agriculture.
The probability of precipitation is higher than 70% in all regions of the Region of Murcia, including the Guadalentín Valley;
And will be one hundred percent on Sunday.
Between today and Monday, up to 150 and 200 liters per square meter, more than half of the normal annual value, can be expected to accumulate, whose impact will be greater because this year has been again dominated by the drought.
The snow level will be between 1,300 and 1,500 meters, especially in the border areas with Andalusia, although the first snow can reach the regional park of Sierra Espuña in the early hours of this weekend.
Wind and sea conditions throughout the Mediterranean area will be a very adverse factor.
Winds of east component are foreseen with very strong intervals along all the east coast peninsular, from Catalonia to Almeria.
The winds will be of force 7 and 8 (between 50 and 75 kilometers per hour) and will dominate the waves of four meters.
Basic recommendations
Civil Protection offers a series of recommendations in homes, such as avoiding drafts, as they attract lightning, close doors and windows in case of a storm;
Unplug electrical appliances to prevent them from being damaged by a voltage rise or causing electric shock.
In addition, in the street, the shelter of buildings protects against the risk of discharges;
And if you are traveling by road you should slow down, stopping in a place with enough visibility in both directions, leaving the fault or crossing lights on, if the virulence of the storm threatens safety.
In the event that a downpour strikes you driving on the road, do not pass through your vehicle the sections that are flooded.
The force of the water can drag you when you float the vehicle.
Similarly, do not leave the vehicle and stay inside while the storm lasts with the windows closed.
During a storm in the field, leave the high parts of mountains, hills, hills and hills;
And leave the lower parts of the valleys and walk down the slopes.
Do not take shelter under solitary and tall trees.
One of the best places to take refuge is the vehicle with the windows closed and the antennas lowered.
Cyclists must leave the bicycle and walk away from it.
Do not touch metal objects;
And should be away from metal structures, fences and electric poles.
In addition, the Local Police will deploy its troops in urban areas and will be able to take the necessary measures to regulate and cut off the traffic, using fences and police tape.
Also, it is controlled that there are no incidents that endanger people and vehicles.
The volunteers of Civil Protection will form a catch to collaborate with Local Police and Firemen in those situations that is necessary in the municipality of Totana.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Totana
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