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The General Directorate of Emergencies decrees the Meteobal level IG1 for rain and storms in all the islands

Nov 12, 2024 | Current affairs, Featured, Interview, Portada, Post, Revista Lloseta, Thursday Daily Bulletin, Tradition

The population is advised to take extreme precautions and follow the advice given.

The Directorate General of Emergencies and Interior (DGEI) has decreed the Severity Index 1 (IG-1) of the Special Plan to face the risk of adverse meteorological phenomena (METEOBAL) and the operational situation 0 of the Inunbal due to the forecast of rain and storms in all the Islands from this early morning.

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The General Directorate of Emergencies decrees the Meteobal level IG1 for rain and storms in all the islands

According to information from the State Meteorological Agency, accumulated rainfall of 40 l/m² in one hour and 100 l/m² in 12 hours and wind gusts of 50-60 km/h are forecast. Likewise, the IG0 is still activated for coastal phenomena in Mallorca and Menorca.

In order to coordinate possible joint actions, the DGEI met this morning with the Technical Advisory Committee of the Meteobal Plan, which includes representatives of the Consell de Mallorca Fire Department, Palma Fire Department, National Police, Civil Guard, AEMET, Consell de Mallorca Roads, IBANAT, SAMU 061, Water Resources, RiscBal, etc.

Given the possibility of flooding as a result of the heavy rains, the Directorate General for Emergencies and the Interior recommends extreme caution and recalls the measures to be taken into account in situations of this type:

Measures in the home:

  • Secure doors and windows.
  • Stay in high areas of the house.
  • Remove everything that can be swept away by water from the outside.
  • Move medicines, documents, valuables, food, and drinking water to high places in the house. Hazardous products should also be removed.
  • Avoid basements or low areas such as garages.
  • If water has already entered your home, turn off the main power switch.

Outdoor measures:

  • In the countryside, stay away from torrents and flooding areas.
  • In urban areas, seek shelter in a building.
  • Do not walk in areas with moving water. The faster the water flows, the greater the danger.

Measures on the road:

  • Avoid travelling by car if it is not necessary.
  • If you must drive, moderate your speed and increase your safety distance, and do so on motorways, dual carriageways and main roads.
  • In case of low visibility, stop the vehicle and signal your position.
  • Do not enter flood zones, even if there appears to be little water. In low water, cars float and are easily swept away.
  • If the car starts to float and is swept away, get out immediately. If you can’t get out through the door, use the window.
  • Leave the vehicle and go to higher ground if the car is immobilised by water or the water level has already reached the axle.
  • Carry a charged mobile phone and sufficient fuel in the vehicle.
  • Do not park on bridges, pavements or water overflows.