The phenomenon occurs with the collision of hot and cold air masses, producing storms of various intensities. Several dead and missing were reported.
The step of the DANA (High Level Isolated Depression) left serious consequences for the Madrid’s community. The strong rains caused floods that affected traffic in the city. As of last Sunday, a Red alertas a result of what was announced by the Meteorology Statal Agency (Aemet), which caused flooded streets, damaged roads and flight cancellations.
The meteorological agency had anticipated that the fall of water could accumulate more than 120 liters per square meter, which would represent a new historical record of rainfall. In addition, it was recommended -especially to the inhabitants of Madrid and Toledo– remain in their homes during the storm that continues this Monday. Four other regions in the north, south and east of the country also remain in Orange alert and in another six they have yellow alert.
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Due to the power of the rain, at least five subway lines in Madrid, which could not open this Monday. Besides, The league suspended the match between Atletico Madrid and the Sevillewhich was going to be held this Sunday afternoon, due to “the exceptional weather situation in Madrid”.
Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) He requested extreme precautions on the streets and highways and stressed the request to stay at home. Between Saturday and Sunday morning, the inhabitants of the Spanish capital received a audible alert on their cell phonesin which they were warned about the state of the weather and the measures to protect themselves.
The mayor of Madrid, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeidaasked the population to avoid going out into the streets so that the emergency crews They can move faster during what, he said, is expected to become “an abnormal situation from the point of view of rainfall.”
What is Dana
Also known as “cold drop“, a DANA is a atmospheric phenomenon in which a region of the atmosphere has a much lower pressure than surrounding areas, resulting in strong winds and abundant rainfall.
This occurs essentially in autumn and, above all, on the Mediterranean side of the Iberian Peninsula. This is where that shock of polar air occurs, which comes from Western Europeand the warmer and more humid air of the Mediterranean.
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