Alicante in alert because of the "Gota fría"

All Alicante province has been on orange alert this weekend because of the “gota fría”, which began last Thursday, and is causing many problems.

A front of cold air has come from the Atlantic, and has hit Alicante Province during last days, and has instigated a brusque fall in the temperatures.

The heavy rain began on Wednesday night with forecasts saying that it would continue during the weekend with expected rain levels of 200 litres per square metre.

Regional officials have said to the citizens to be careful and not to go out with the car if it is possible because it could be very dangerous. They have also advised people not to try to cross flooded areas and if they are trapped in a car, to take away the radio antenna and keep doors and windows closed.
In case of brutal storm, people at home are advised to disconnect all electrical equipment to protect them from power surges.

Local councils have been told to put their flood risk plans in operation, to stay on alert to the changes in weather and to adopt preventative measures.

Many towns that suffered floods in October 2007 are looking with much fear to the ski, and they are the first to adopt preventive flood measures; they are praying with impatience so nature won’t castigate them again.