Diez vías madrileñas cerradas por riesgo de desbordamiento de ríos e inundaciones

The Security and Emergencies Agency of the Community of Madrid (ASEM 112) has closed ten roads in the region due to the risk of rivers overflowing and flooding, as reported by Europa Press.

The affected roads are as follows: M-607 Lozoya, M-611 Rascafría, M-622 Guadarrama, M-600 El Escorial, M-629 Canencia, M-620 Alpedrete, M-615 Moralzarzal, M-607 El Boalo, M-604 Rascafría, and AP-6 at km 52.500 (alternative route available).

«It is recommended not to drive or engage in leisure activities near rivers or waterways that are at risk of overflowing,» warned Emergencies, which is closely monitoring the Lozoya, Guadarrama, and Henares rivers due to rising water levels.

Early on Saturday morning, the level 1 of the Flood Plan of the Community of Madrid (Inuncam) was activated in anticipation of heavy rainfall throughout the morning as forecasted by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).

The director of ASEM112, Pedro Ruiz, stated that they are currently «monitoring all river basins in the region.»

The Minister of Environment, Agriculture, and Interior, Carlos Novillo, has urged to avoid unnecessary «road travel» and mentioned that the incidents are currently «isolated» and none are «serious.»

In a message posted on his X account (formerly Twitter), Novillo expressed that they are monitoring the areas where isolated incidents have occurred and that the Ministry maintains an active surveillance system.

Furthermore, the Interior Minister met with the Advisory Committee of the Flood Plan of the Community of Madrid (Inuncam) following the early activation of operational status 1 on Saturday.

Yellow warning for Saturday in the Sierra area

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has alerted 112 that there are rainfall forecasts of up to 60 liters per square meter on Saturday from midnight to 6:00 PM, along with wind gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, as stated by Emergencias 112 spokesperson Javier Chivite to Efe.

Additionally, there is a possibility of snowfall with accumulations of up to five centimeters in thickness, starting from 1,200 to 1,300 meters in altitude, from 3:00 PM to midnight.

In case of emergency or danger, it is necessary to alert 112, emphasized the spokesperson.

The Community of Madrid reminds of the advice from the Inuncam plan, which recommends checking the condition of roofs, downspouts, pipes, and drains before emergencies; having supplies such as a battery-powered radio, flashlight, and first aid kit; and storing water and food for three days.

In the event of floods or snowfall emergencies, citizens are urged to follow evacuation procedures and instructions from authorities, avoid congesting phone lines, steer clear of affected roads to prevent getting stranded, and stay away from riverbeds, streams, ravines, and hill bases.