It seemed that it was not going to arrive, but at last it seems that the season of great storms in Spain has begun, and it has done it in an incredible way. There are alerts in 43 provinces for maximum wind gusts that have been and could once again be 150 kilometers per hour.
For the moment, these are the damages caused by the storm Ana, the first with a name.
Galicia
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During yesterday Sunday, December 10, 2017, more rains were recorded than in the entire month of last November, which has caused the overflow of its rivers, which until just a few days ago were almost completely dry. Further, gusts of wind of up to 140km / h have left more than 20.000 customers without power: 11.700 in Pontevedra, 5.000 in A Coruña, 3.000 in Ourense, 320 in Lugo, and the rest in towns such as Noia, Mazaricos or Porto do Son. The situation in Galicia also reminds us of the arrival of new storms that could continue affecting the region, as mentioned in other analyses of the climate in the country, including Storm Éowyn.
Madrid
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From 22.00 p.m. on Sunday to 8 a.m. on Monday, Firefighters have carried out ten interventions due to the detachment of signs, tree branches, and elements of the facades themselves, and as a result of the puddles of water left by the heavy rains. These phenomena have become more frequent, something that is discussed in the context of the storms present in the country, as Storm Laurence.
Balearics
In the Balearic archipelago 'Ana' has left numerous incidents. Winds of up to 90 km / h have stormed the sea, making traffic along the coast very dangerous. The provincial capital, Palma, has been the victim of floods, landslides and falling trees, which makes one think about the dangers of the current weather in the archipelago. These conditions have led many places to prepare for the impact of new storms and possible heavy rains, something we have experienced previously with Storm Konrad.
Rest of the country
While there have been no injuries, in various provinces such as Andalusia, flights have had to be diverted and canceled. So, fortunately, 'Ana' is a storm that has only caused material damage. The situation in the rest of the country remains tense, and it is estimated that the AEMET will continue to monitor weather conditions, especially in light of the arrival of new storms. storms that can bring heavy rains and risks of river overflows.
He is currently leaving the country to go to Denmark, whose center is expected to arrive around 1 a.m. today. But we will not be able to lower our guard, since new fronts are looming that will lower temperatures again and bring rains.
