The State Meteorological Agency has raised to red notice the risk of rain in the Cartagena and Mazarrón countryside before the arrival of the Dana Alice. The maximum level will be active from 10:00 a.m. to 24:00 p.m., with the possibility of very heavy downpours and storms that could complicate mobility and cause incidents.
According to forecasts, there could be 60 liters per square meter in one hour and to 180 l/m² in 12 hours in the most exposed areas. Authorities insist on the prudence, in avoiding unnecessary travel and in following at all times official channels to be informed of changes in the notices.
AEMET alert: schedules and expected accumulations
The notice of red level in the Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón starts at 10:00 and lasts until midnight. Vega del Segura remains in orange level in the same strip, with accumulations that can reach 30 l/m² in one hour y 100 l/m² in 12 hours, especially in the south and east of the area. In Guadalentín Valley, Lorca and Águilas episodes are expected that, in 12 hours, could add up to 80 l/m²While Altiplano y Northwest remain in yellow due to showers and storms.
During the previous day the orange level in Cartagena and Mazarrón, which will turn red starting at 10:00; AEMET has also red alerts activated in other areas. The probability estimated by AEMET to reach these thresholds ranges between 40% and 70%, with the risk of stormy phenomena in much of the Region.
Suspension of classes and services in the region
Also included are the hamlets of Murcia (Lobosillo, Sucina, Jerónimo and Avileses, Gea and Truyols, Los Martínez del Puerto, Valladolises, Zeneta, El Raal and Corvera), of Lorca (Ramonete and Morata) and of Totana. (The Paretón). The objective is reduce travel and minimize risks while the episode lasts.
The Ministry of Education extends the suspension to non-university education, Centers Vocational training in the afternoon Conservatory, EOI y Adult Education Centers. When there is capacity, the centers will be able to continue teaching in virtual modalityThe absence of teachers will be considered justified if there is road closures that prevent you from reaching the center.
In the social sphere, services are closed. early attention, day centers y social centers of elderly people and people with disabilities in the region. The Plan Inunmur is activated and emergency services remain on alert for a rapid response if necessary.
Municipal measures, traffic closures and practical advice
City Council Cartagena has activated the phase of pre-emergency and has asked citizens to check downspouts, keep them clean scuppers of garages, avoid parking in boulevards and do not wade through flooded areas. closed public parks and marked out large trees for safety.
The Local Police reminds that, with rain, the number of deaths increases braking distance and reduces visibility. It is advisable reduce speed, increase the safety distance, avoid sudden maneuvers and do not drive in areas prone to water accumulation such as the Siphon Road (Santa Ana–El Bohío connection) or promenade crossings.
They are cut off by the accumulation of water, roads such as RM-F51 across Narrow Well and Pacheco Tower; runoff has been detected in the RM-12 (La Manga highway) at the height of Caravaning VillasIn the municipality of Murcia the following have been closed: Rambla del Secano en Torreagüera, and the Fabián Escribano Avenue and Rambla del Carril Marqués en Beniayan.
The 1-1-2 has counted 127 calls and managed 115 incidents related with the episode of torrential rains, mainly obstacles on the road y water bailing, with two rescues and no serious consequences. In the RM-313 (km 4, in pacheco tower) the current dragged a vehicle, without the need to rescue its occupants.
The universities in the Region They have suspended their teaching activity scheduled for Friday and there are deployments 80 effective 66 machines to respond to incidents on the regional road network. The Regional Library will remain closed due to weather conditions for the next few days.
Institutional arrangements and coordinated emergencies
The Government delegate, Francisco Lucas, has urgently gathered the state agencies to coordinate the operation in response to the red and orange alerts. The National Police, Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), Traffic Group, AEMET, CHS, DGT, Highway Demarcation, Development and Industry units, Civil Protection, as well as the EMU and Maritime Captaincy; it has been recalled that the most adverse DANA require coordination between administrations.
El Plan Inunmur It is active in phase 0 and in Cartagena the Cabezo Beaza pavilion as a point of reference for displaced persons. It has been ordered eviction of the Camping Villas Caravaning and it is recommended evacuation en Beautiful Bay, with special attention to vulnerable people.
La Segura Hydrographic Confederation has verified the operability of its infrastructure and maintains intensive surveillance of the SAIH, with a technical team present throughout the episode. The regional Executive and the Government Delegation insist on avoid flood-prone areas, channels and gullies and to maintain maximum caution.
In parallel, the regional government has reiterated the need to speed up actions pending hydraulic measures to reduce vulnerability to torrential rains, in coordination with the State Administration and the basin agency.
Expected evolution and windows of greater intensity
AEMET predicts that the most adverse events will be concentrated among the late Thursday and Friday, with several maximum intensity bands from 10:00 and again in the evening. uncertainty It is high because the dana will remain very close to the coast, which could displace some of the precipitation to the sea, according to the Summary of the DANA in Malaga.
During the Saturday morning rains could persist in the Cartagena field: it is contemplated orange notice for accumulated up to 20 l/m² in one hour y 80 l/m² in 12 hours until early morning, with the possibility of extending to midday. Vega del Segura would maintain yellow level until the early hours of the morning.
The entire institutional apparatus will continue under surveillance and will adapt measures based on the evolution. To plan trips, it is recommended to consult the interactive map of the DGT and attend to official reports of AEMET and 112.
With the red notice Active in Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón, the message is clear: maximum caution, avoid travel, follow the official instructions and respect road closures and preventive measures. Educational and social measures, the deployment of emergency services, and coordination between administrations seek minimize risks while the episode of heavy rain lasts.
