Aemet activates red alert due to torrential rain in Tenerife and issues ES-Alert

The Direção-General of Emergências of Governo of The objective was to warn about the heavy rains caused by the Therese storm and ask people to limit non-essential travel. The message reached residents’ cell phones and reinforced safety recommendations to avoid risks in affected areas.

Agência Estatal from Meteorologia raised the warning to red level in the metropolitan area of ​​Santa Cruz from Tenerife. Esse level indicates extraordinary danger and predicts very intense rainfall, with accumulations that can exceed 60 liters per square meter in short periods. The alert remains active especially in the north and in the metropolitan area, while the rest of the island remains on lower alert.

Preventive measures recommended by Defesa Civil

The message sent by civil protection advises residents to avoid any unnecessary travel during the period of greatest rain intensity. Quem If you are driving, you must exercise extreme caution and not cross flooded areas, ravines, underpasses or garages, whether on foot or in a vehicle. Além Furthermore, it is recommended to stay away from watercourses and seek higher places in case of imminent risk.

Authorities also ask that the population stay updated through official communication channels. In emergency situations, the number 112 Canarias must be called immediately to request assistance. Essas guidelines aim to reduce the number of incidents related to adverse weather conditions.

Council Insular declares maximum alert in the metropolitan area

Conselho Insular of Tenerife updated the emergency plan and declared maximum alert in the island’s metropolitan area. The rest of the territory remains on alert due to the persistence of the Therese storm, which continues to generate heavy rain and winds in different parts. Essa measure allows you to better coordinate the resources available to respond to recorded incidents.

Several important roads were preventively closed to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Entre them is the TF-445, which gives access to Punta from Teno, and the TF-21, TF-24 and TF-38 routes that lead to the Access to trails, forest paths, leisure areas and protected natural spaces has also been suspended, as have all cultural, sporting and public meeting activities.

Mobilization of Unidade Militar of Emergências

The minister of Política Territorial, Ángel Víctor Torres, confirmed that Delegação of Governo activated Unidade Militar of Emergências to operate in the north of The decision responds to the need for technical and logistical support in places with flooded streets and other complications caused by the storm. Equipes from UME already carry out water pumping work at critical points, as reported by Ministério from Defesa.

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These actions complement local efforts to respond to intense rains. The Therese storm maintains strong precipitation clusters, which requires coordination between different levels of government to manage the situation efficiently and protect the population.

Restrictions in risk areas and natural parks

Access to Parque Nacional from Teide remains restricted on several main routes to prevent accidents in conditions of reduced visibility and unstable ground. The suspension of activities in protected spaces includes both high mountain areas and recreational areas, a measure that will remain in place for the duration of the weather warning. Essas restrictions help prevent emergencies in hard-to-reach places.

Island authorities continuously monitor the evolution of the storm and update recommendations as necessary. The population must strictly follow the guidelines to collaborate with the work of emergency teams and minimize impacts.

Precautions for drivers and pedestrians in flooded areas

Drivers who need to travel should pay extra attention in areas where there is a risk of rapid accumulation of water. Official instructions emphasize the importance of not forcing passage through flooded areas, where the current can easily carry away vehicles. Pedestres also receive warnings to avoid proximity to ravines and watercourses.

The combination of heavy rains and the rugged terrain of Tenerife increases the potential for localized incidents. Therefore, emergency teams maintain constant surveillance at historic flooding points on the island.

Direção-Geral de Emergências continues to issue real-time updates through its official channels. The population should regularly consult these sources to monitor changes in the meteorological scenario and the measures in force. The emergency number 112 remains available for any immediate assistance needed.