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Intense Rains of More Than 250 Liters/m² Trigger Rescues and Evacuations Without Injuries
The recent spell of rain, anticipated by Aemet, has caused precipitation exceeding 250 liters per square meter in Ribera and Safor, leading to rescues, evacuations, power outages, river and ravine overflows, interruptions in the Metrovalencia service, and flight diversions. Additionally, significant hailstorms and a number of lightning strikes described as 'totally extraordinary' by Aemet were recorded, marking the day with the most electrical activity in 25 years.
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The extreme weather event described in Ribera and Safor fits into a pattern of severe meteorological phenomena that have affected various regions of the world, exacerbated, according to experts, by climate change. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) plays a crucial role in monitoring and predicting these events, providing vital information for emergency prevention and response. Intense rains and storms, especially when exceeding 250 liters per square meter, highlight the vulnerability of urban and rural infrastructures to extreme events. The capacity of rivers and ravines to overflow under these conditions points to the importance of reviewing and improving drainage systems and containment barriers in flood-prone areas. Evacuations and rescues carried out...
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