Santa Cruz de Tenerife 9 Apr. (Press Europa) –
The Government of the Canary Islands has urged the public to take extreme precautions when travelling, as the islands are affected by the ‘Olivier’ storm, which is traversing the archipelago from west to east, starting from 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This storm is expected to bring locally heavy, very intense, and persistent rain, along with wind gusts that may reach 70 kilometres per hour.
The heavy and intense rainfall, which could result in an accumulation of 80 litres over a 12-hour period, may create difficulties in traffic along the main roads of the islands.
Consequently, the public is advised to undertake only “absolutely necessary” journeys, adjust travel plans accordingly, and drive with considerable caution, particularly on Wednesday afternoon and in the early hours of Thursday, as stated by the regional department.
Precautions
They remind the public that it is advisable not to drive or park in the ravine gorges, as these are areas where the accumulation of rainwater brought by the ‘Olivier’ storm could lead to flooding or runoff.
In fact, they indicate that the Canary Government has implemented measures in anticipation of a risk of flooding due to rain that primarily affects the island’s ravines.
Furthermore, individuals planning to travel by road are advised to remain vigilant for potential hazards that may arise as a result of the forecasted rain and wind.
The Government recommends checking the vehicle before setting off, ensuring that the fuel tank is full, having enough water on hand, and verifying the mobile phone battery in case it is necessary to contact 112 to report an emergency.
The Government of the Canary Islands continues to maintain a rain alert across all the islands, as well as a pre-alert for risks associated with rainfall, storms, strong winds, and coastal phenomena in the Western Islands, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura due to the passage of the ‘Olivier’ storm across the archipelago.
