The City Council recommends taking extreme precautions due to the orange alert for rain forecast for this Sunday.

The Torrevieja City Council informs the public of the activation of the orange level warning for rain this Sunday, October 18, on the southern coast of the province of Alicante, communicated by the Security and Emergency Agency of the Valencian Community.

According to the forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), thunderstorms with rainfall of up to 50 liters per square meter per hour are possible. The warning will be in effect from midnight tonight until 10:00 AM on Sunday.

The orange alert level signifies a significant danger to the population. Given the possibility that weather conditions may worsen in the coming hours, the public is urged to exercise extreme caution and follow these instructions:

- Avoid unnecessary travel as much as possible during the rain episode.

- For outdoor activities in municipal sports facilities , it is recommended to have enclosed spaces available as an alternative if weather conditions worsen.

- The urban transport service will remain operational .

The Municipal Operational Coordination Center (CECOPAL) of Torrevieja remains operational since the orange alert was issued this Saturday and will maintain its activity uninterrupted to monitor the evolution of the episode and adopt the corresponding measures.

In addition, municipal services and brigades will have an extra team on standby to handle any emergencies that may arise. This arrangement will allow for a coordinated response with the Local Police, Civil Guard, and Fire Department in the shortest possible time.