A climate warning has been issued for Tenerife as Storm Therese approaches.
A extreme climate warning has been issued for the Canary Islands. (Picture: Getty)
A extreme climate warning has been issued for the Canary Islands as Storm Therese approaches.
Tenerife has declared an island-wide emergency as Storm Therese hits the island this week, bringing the danger of extreme climate, together with robust winds of over 100 km/h and heavy rainfall. Snowfall can be anticipated above 1,800 metres altitude within the mountains, with the Teide Nationwide Park mountaineering trails and leisure areas closed off for vacationers.
The warning triggered a number of closures, restrictions, and the suspension of out of doors actions on the island. Native media mentioned residents and guests have been urged to keep away from pointless journey and comply with official updates all through the day.
From 3pm yesterday (March 18), the next restrictions are in place:
- Closure of the TF-445 street resulting in Punta de Teno
- Ban on entry to mountaineering trails, forest tracks and leisure areas
- Closure of Teide Nationwide Park as a consequence of snow (from 1,800 metres altitude)
- Suspension of all out of doors occasions.
Mount Teide in Tenerife. (Picture: Getty)
Reporting on the most recent forecast for the island, native media Canarian Weekly mentioned: “The north of the island, the south-west and better floor are anticipated to be essentially the most affected. The stretch between Santiago del Teide and Arico has been highlighted as notably susceptible.
“The metropolitan space, together with Santa Cruz and La Laguna, may additionally expertise disruption, though impacts there are anticipated to be much less extreme.
The newspaper additionally added that Blanca Pérez, Tenerife’s councillor for Safety and Emergencies, mentioned the aim is to anticipate incidents and reply rapidly if situations worsen. Measures already in place embrace: monitoring of coastal areas, inspection of infrastructure, elevated management at recognized danger factors.
Native councils have additionally been suggested to activate their very own emergency plans, notably in flood-prone zones, the Canarian Weekly additionally added.
Leave a Reply