– Madrid closes all tunnels that have an alternative.
– Catalonia confines Alcanar (Tarragona), an order that has already been lifted.
– Cut the rail service in the Mediterranean Corridor
– The league match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla at the Metropolitano is suspended.
Renfe travelers who want to change or cancel their tickets to travel this Sunday due to the weather alert that affects a large part of the country will be able to do so for free, even if their contracted rate does not allow it, as indicated by the railway operator.
Renfe has reported the reinforcement of its official information channels for those clients who plan to travel today, both on social networks, the web, SMS messages, the usual information points at the stations and on the telephone 912 320 320.
Likewise, it is contacting via SMS and email all travelers with origin or destination in Madrid and Toledo, as well as the holders of Cercanías and Media Distancia and Avant de Toledo passes.
Both provinces are on red alert due to heavy rains, which in the case of the capital could leave up to 120 liters per square meter this Sunday.
Throughout the day, the main problems caused by the storm have been registered in the Mediterranean Corridor, where Renfe has suspended the service from the different origins, diverting trains from Valencia via Madrid to Barcelona.
In Madrid, a lack of tension has been registered since early in the morning in Fuencarral, which is gradually recovering but has caused delays in the departure from Chamartín station of the first morning Avlo trains Madrid-Alicante and Madrid-Valencia and AVE Madrid-Valencia and Madrid-Murcia.
All Media Distancia Madrid-Jaén, Madrid-Albacete and Madrid-Ciudad Real circulations have also been suppressed in both directions, although this situation does not affect Long Distance or High Speed ??routes.
Likewise, the circulation between Villasequilla and El Romeral (Toledo) has been suspended since last night due to the accumulation of water, which has carried 150 meters of track material.
1) WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE TO TRAVEL BY CAR?
Although a closed car is a safe place in the event of a storm, unnecessary travel with a private vehicle should be avoided and, if necessary, caution should be maintained, not crossing flooded sections and prioritizing highways if transfers occur.
They also advise checking the tires and windshield wipers so that they are in perfect condition, driving with the dipped headlights on, increasing the safety distance and driving smoothly and smoothly.
2) HOW TO ACT IN THE CITY?
The Madrid City Council has launched a series of recommendations in the face of storms in the city, such as taking shelter from buildings that protect from lightning on the street, and avoiding walking under trees in case of falling branches.
At home, doors and windows should be closed because the currents attract lightning, and showering is not recommended if there is a storm, since water conducts electricity.
Roofs, gutters, downspouts and drains must also be kept clean to prevent them from being washed away.
3) WHAT IF I AM IN THE FIELD?
During a storm, avoid being in open areas, stay away from rivers, torrents, swimming pools or low-lying areas, do not take refuge under solitary trees and squat with your arms crossed on your knees and your head in your hands.
