The regional government deactivates the METEOCAM in Albacete

  • METEOCAM was deactivated in Albacete at 07:15 a.m. due to a lack of AEMET warnings.
  • The plan was in Alert Phase (Operational Situation 0) since 17:00 p.m. on Monday.
  • Only one minor incident was recorded in Chinchilla de Montearagón (A-30), with no injuries.
  • 1-1-2 confirms no personal injuries and normal road conditions.

METEOCAM plan deactivated in Albacete

The Government of Castilla-La Mancha has deactivated the Specific Plan against the Risk of Adverse Meteorological Phenomena in the province of Albacete, after confirming that there were no rain or storm warnings in force. The decision was made early in the morning, at 07 pm, confirming the improvement in weather conditions and stability throughout the area.

During the period in which it was active, the METEOCAM remained in Alert Phase (Operational Situation 0) Since 17:00 PM on Monday, with preventive follow-up by the emergency services. During this time, 1-1-2 only handled a single incident, with no personal consequences.

Reason for deactivation

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The Board proceeds to deactivate the device as it does not exist AEMET warnings due to precipitation or storms, neither in Albacete nor in other areas of the region. This is a measure provided for in the protocols of the METEOCAM plan in Castilla-La Mancha, which adjusts its activation to official bulletins and the balance of real incidents.

Incident attended by 1-1-2

The Emergency Coordination Center registered a single alert in Chinchilla de Montearagon, due to a pool of water located at one of the exits of the A-30 motorway. The intervention was resolved quickly and without personal injury, restoring normal traffic after road safety work.

What does the Alert Phase (Situation 0) entail?

The Alert phase represents a state of surveillance and monitoring of the meteorological situation, with the preparation of resources for possible changes. This does not require the activation of extraordinary resources, but rather the coordination of information between administrations and 1-1-2 to respond quickly if necessary.

Coordination and next steps

The evolution of the weather will remain under the control of the technical services and the Emergency Service 1-1-2If the State Meteorological Agency issues new warnings, the regional administration may immediately reactivate METEOCAM and adjust its level according to the intensity of the phenomenon.

Basic recommendations for rain episodes

Although the situation is normal, it is advisable to maintain some simple guidelines self-protection On unstable days: check the condition of your tires, avoid crossing flooded areas, moderate your speed, and always heed the signs and instructions of the emergency services.

With the withdrawal of the plan in Albacete, the regional administration concludes this episode of meteorological surveillance, which has left only a minor incidence and no personal injury, with all operational resources available for rapid response attitudes if changes arise over time.