AEMET raises the alert in Badajoz to red due to torrential rains

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has raised the alert in Badajoz from orange to red at midday due to "torrential rainfall" in the Extremadura province.

This Sunday, very intense showers are occurring in the regions of Barros and Serena and Sur de Badajoz, which can exceed 60 liters per square meter in one hour. The agency's alert will remain in force until 3 p.m. this Sunday. "There may be floods and flash floods," he also warns in a tweet published on the 'X' social network.

Consequently, 112 Extremadura has placed the areas of La Serena, Tierra de Barros and the south of the province of Badajoz on red alert from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. this Sunday. As for the rest of Extremadura, Las Vegas del Guadiana, the Cáceres Plateau and Villuercas and Montánchez remain on orange alert, while the Tajo and Alagón and the north of the province of Cáceres remain on yellow.

The red alert indicates the highest level of danger decreed by the Aemet and with it the agency calls on citizens to adopt preventive measures, to avoid any movement, unless strictly necessary and to follow the instructions of Civil Protection and the emergency services. If travel is essential, it is recommended to check the state of the roads and traffic restrictions first.