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By Donna Williams •
Updated: 13 Nov 2024 • 19:47 • 2 minutes read
BREAKING NEWS: The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has now declared a RED alert for Valencia as heavy winds and torrential rain are being predicted for the area that is still recovering from the last DANA. This RED alert status will be in place from 9.00pm this evening November 13 through to midday November 14. That is, of course, unless anything else changes which is highly likely given how quickly everything seems to be escalating at the moment.
The director of Forest Fire Prevention has announced a 24hr embargo on driving around twenty municipalities.
Therefore, the restriction is in place with immediate effect until 6.00pm on Thursday November 14.
Understandably, this includes those towns in Valencia who have already suffered horrendously from the previous DANA. However, for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that no one inadvertently tries to drive in a ‘no-go’ zone, the list of restricted areas is as follows:
Vehicle restriction affects twenty municipalities in the Valencia Region
Alaquas, Albal, Aldaia, Alfafar, Algemesí, Alginet, Benetusser, Beniparrell, Catarroja, Chiva, Guadassuar, l Alcudia, Llocnou de la Corona, Massanassa, Paiporta, Picanya, Sedavi, Torrent, the southern districts of Valencia and Xirivella.
Of course, it is understood that there may be very valid reasons why there is a need to travel and in these exceptional circumstances, breaking the curfew will be permitted. For example, it is fully accepted that travel may be required for health reasons; to visit a medical centre, or other health service or establishment. In addition, if you need to return to your home or are responsible for looking after a person who is elderly, a minor, has a disability or is considered vulnerable in some other way.
Vehicle restriction in Valencia Region is a precautionary measure
Essentially, this restriction has been put in place as a sensible precaution given what has already come to pass and the public is asked to abide by this safety measure as far as is practical to do so.
While the Valencia Region has managed to avoid a repeat of the catastrophic events of the last DANA, it has already led to more than 202 litres of rain falling in Xabia alone. Roads in the Alicante province have also been affected, with secondary road closures due to water pocketing.
With all the uncertainty of just how bad it is going to get again, it is becoming apparent that remaining at home until the threat has passed is the safest option.
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