Yesterday, Valencia suffered the ravages of a storm bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms, which caused flooding, power outages, and transportation disruptions in various parts of the province. The regions of Camp de Túria, L’Horta Sud, L’Horta Nord, Hoya de Bunyol, and the metropolitan area and city of Valencia are the hardest-hit areas.
According to the AEMET weather forecast for today, Thursday, September 17, the orange alert remains in effect for the southern coast due to a significant risk of rain and storms, especially during the morning. The northern coast and the southern interior are under a yellow alert with a low risk of precipitation.
There will also be a noticeable drop in temperatures, with a high of 24 degrees and a low of 18, accompanied by some gusts of wind, but the situation is much more stable compared to yesterday.
The province of Alicante is also under an orange alert along the coast due to the danger of very severe storms, accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind.
Although weather conditions have improved dramatically, Civil Protection remains on alert and is exercising the utmost caution due to the aftermath of the flooding and as a preventive measure against possible storms in the southern half of the Valencian Community. Classes have been suspended in the southern districts of Valencia and in Paterna, Mislata, Carcaixent, L’Alcúdia, and Alberic.
No strict restrictions on movement have been imposed, but multiple problems have been reported on the Metrovalencia network, the commuter rail service, and in some tunnels and streets in various municipalities. In addition, the Valencia airport had to suspend operations due to the weather conditions but is now fully operational.
Meanwhile, in some parts of the province, power outages and disruptions to the electrical service continue to be reported. Maintenance crews are working on the issue, and power is being restored gradually. At the height of the storms, it is estimated that nearly 140,000 people were without power.
