NOTHER sudden hydro meteorological event in 2025
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Torrential rain has engulfed much of Alakante in the past 24 hours, 0:34 transforming streets into swollen rivers and overwhelming the city's drainage systems. 1:00 Urban areas, especially low-lying neighborhoods, 1:03 saw water surging through roads and into ground floor shops, 1:06 while some dry riverbeds suddenly filled and overflowed, turning into dangerous flash floods. 1:37 In one area, water swept through an aluminium factory in San Gabriel, 1:42 El Pal Moral, as residents described The scene as chaotic and terrifying. 2:12 Authorities raised the alert to red, signaling extraordinary danger as a storm system known 2:18 as Dana Alice moves through the region. Meteorological forecasts suggest up to 180 2:24 L of rainfall per square meter within a 12-hour window in parts of Alakante and Mercuria. And 2:32 in many locations, accumulations near 100 mm have already been recorded during the last day. 2:41 Daniel 3:10 Coastal and pre- coastal zones are especially vulnerable with 3:14 warnings of sudden surges in streams. flash flooding and dry gullies and water levels 3:19 rising rapidly in areas that normally stay dry. In the heart of Alicante, 3:24 scenes of flooding have circulated on social media, cars submerged or stranded, 3:29 waste bins floating away, and powerful torrents overtaking the Explanada de Espa prominade. 4:07 In several districts, drains gave way under the intensity of rainfall 4:11 and shop fronts were were inundated. Some witnesses even feared the ground beneath 4:16 would collapse under the pressure of water. In the Barco delhungare, 4:21 locals saw the normally dry ravine turn into a raging water course. Municipalities north 4:26 of Alakante, such as Denia, Zabia, Kalp, and Tulada Marra are under a state of emergency. 4:39 Yeah. 5:05 An orange alert had already been declared across the Marina Alta region for intense rainfall, 5:11 but the escalation to red underscores the severity 5:14 of conditions. Predicted storms and wind gusts compound the hazards. 5:49 In response, local governments have suspended public festivities and cultural events 5:54 traditionally held on October 9th, the day of the Valencian community. In Alakante City, concerts, 6:01 parades, and outdoor celebrations were called off, and vulnerable populations were directed 6:06 to temporary shelters. Officials have urged caution. People are being told to stay indoors, 6:12 avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary, not to cross floodprone areas, 6:18 and to keep away from dry river beds and ravines that may suddenly overflow. 7:07 Emergency services stand on high alert, deploying resources to key locations, 7:12 coordinating with civil protection units, and issuing realtime advisories. Municipal authorities 7:17 are sending alerts to citizens via apps and social media channels, warning of flooding, 7:22 advising on safe routes, and asking for cooperation and keeping clear of danger zones. 7:52 I know. 8:06 Despite the ferocity of the storm, as nightfalls, conditions remain precarious, 8:12 rain continues to fall in waves across the region. And forecasts indicate that 8:16 the most severe impacts are yet to come, particularly in the early hours ahead
BBC report on same storm:
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