Civil Protection has sent this Saturday an ES-Alert to the mobile phones of Valencia due to the risk of flooding expected for the coming hours. The message warns of a rainfall episode of high orange level that, according to the information provided by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), will begin at 00:00 hours on Sunday, October 18.
The alert affects the northern coast and the southern interior of the province of Valencia and has been disseminated through the National Civil Protection Alert Network. Authorities recommend avoiding travel, not crossing flood-prone areas, and respecting traffic closures that may be established.
Civil Protection asks to stay away from ravines and flood-prone areas
The notice sent to citizens includes several safety recommendations due to the risk of flooding. Civil Protection asks not to carry out activities in riverbeds or in their proximity and warns of the need to seek elevated areas or go to upper floors if found in a flood-prone area.
It also recommends not approaching promenades or coastal areas while the adverse weather episode persists.
The message reminds that, in any emergency situation, citizens must call 112 and follow the instructions of the emergency services of the Generalitat Valenciana.