The Marina Alta region has been experiencing warnings and alerts for strong winds for several days. Wednesday was the most intense day, with the State Meteorological Agency issuing significant danger warnings due to gusts of 90 km/h, and even higher at times.
According to the latest update of Alicante Provincial Fire ConsortiumSince 13:00 hours, the following have been counted 144 interventions in the province, after 92 new reports were added in the last few hours. Despite the volume of incidents, no injuries have been reported, as confirmed by sources within the Consortium itself.
The interventions have focused primarily on falling trees and branches, as well as in the detachment of urban elements on public roadsAlthough all regions have been affected, the municipalities with the highest number of reports have been Torrevieja, Santa Pola, San Vicente del Raspeig, Benidorm and Xàbia.
Given the intensity of the incident, the Consortium has reinforced the parks of Elche, Elda and San Vicente with an additional vehicle and a standby team consisting of a corporal and four firefighters.
Incidents and material damage in the Marina Alta
In the Marina Alta region, several municipalities have reported problems resulting from the strong gusts of wind recorded during the day.
En The VergerThe Local Police have reported the falling tree at the entrance to the municipality around 15:00 p.m., in addition to numerous incidents spread throughout the municipality.
En XalóThe City Council has warned of rockfalls in the churchThis has forced the restriction of access to the square via Església street, recommending the alternative route through the Major or Duchess StreetAs a preventative measure, citizens have been asked to Do not walk near the temple.
Likewise, the following have been decreed: closure of the dels Xops parking lot, playgrounds and the cemeteryIn addition to recommending avoiding outdoor sports and exercising extreme caution in areas with trees or risk of landslides.
Special operations and suspension of activities
En El Poble Nou de BenitatxellLocal Police and Civil Protection have activated special operations Given the strong gusts of wind, maximum caution is requested due to the possible falling trees and landslides.
Furthermore, the City Councils have reported on the suspension of all outdoor sports activities and the closure of parks and gardens as a preventive measure.
Dénia: Gusts of over 90 km/h cause traffic disruptions
En DéniaThe storm continues to cause problems, with localized traffic disruptions y Various emergency operations throughout the dayThe meters have registered a maximum gust of 90,2 kilometers per hour at the station santa Llúcia, a fact that reflects the intensity of the episode.
Xàbia: fallen trees and damaged vehicles
En Xàbiathe wind episode has caused numerous incidents, mainly because of the falling trees and large branchesas well as by the detachment of urban elements.
Emergency services reiterate their recommendation to avoid wooded areasDo not park vehicles near cornices, trees, or unstable structures and remain cautious until the wind episode subsides.
