Orange alert for rain: Mislata closes parks and pool this Thursday

Mislata activates emergency plan due to AEMET's orange alert for Thursday: parks, cemetery, and pool closed, outdoor sports suspended.

Claudia Soler Montaner
· 2 min read

The State Meteorological Agency activates the orange alert for this Thursday, August 20. The Mislata Town Hall closes parks, cemetery, and municipal pool.

The emergency service 112 of the Generalitat has activated the Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena at orange level due to heavy rains in the Mislata area. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), the episode is expected between 12:00 and 19:59 on Thursday, August 20.

In light of this forecast, the Mislata Town Hall has implemented the Municipal Emergency Plan and adopted a series of preventive measures to ensure the safety of residents. Parks and gardens will remain closed throughout the day, as will the Municipal Cemetery and the summer Municipal Pool.

Additionally, all scheduled outdoor sports activities for that day have been suspended. The council also reminds citizens to not park their vehicles in flood-prone areas, which are marked with vertical signs.

Local authorities urge the population to follow the recommendations of emergency services and to check updated weather information only through official channels. The forecast indicates that the rains could be intense and persistent during the afternoon.

This alert directly affects the routine of Mislata residents, who will see restricted access to outdoor public spaces. It is recommended to avoid unnecessary travel during peak intensity hours and to stay informed about possible developments of the alert.

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