This Thursday, Alicante is expecting variable cloudiness, with heavy and persistent rainfall in the north, while in the south and inland areas, rainfall will be less likely and less intense. For this reason, a yellow alert has been issued for the northern areas of Alicante, with possible accumulations of up to 60 litres per square metre from 3pm.
Most meteorological forecasts predict that in some places, over 100 litres of rainwater will accumulate, with up to 300 litres in some cases.
The Valencian Community is preparing for a new onslaught of intense rainfall, just two weeks after the devastating impact of the DANA (isolated depression), which caused flooding and damage in various areas. The latest weather models indicate that the greatest amounts of rain are expected in the areas of Safora and Ribera Alta, where the soil is already saturated with moisture due to previous rainfall.
The soil in the area of the Ribera and Joya de Buñol rivers has absorbed significantly more water than usual, meaning that even a small additional rainfall of 80-100 mm could lead to repeated flooding. Mesoscale forecasts from yesterday have consistently confirmed that this is the zone where the greatest rainfall is expected, with some areas potentially accumulating up to 300 mm. Weather maps such as the one shown here show that the most intense rainfall could affect much of the Ribera Alta and the surrounding areas of Valencia, especially from the evening of Tuesday, November 12, to Thursday, November 14.
DANA Alert for the Province of Alicante
According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), temperatures will increase, especially in the interior of the region, with a moderate north-easterly wind, while elsewhere the wind will be light to moderate from the east and north-east.
Weather in Alicante
Alicante is expected to have a clear morning on Thursday, but will become cloudy in the afternoon. Light rain is possible from 8pm to 11pm. Temperatures will reach 23°C and remain around 20°C for the rest of the day.
Weather in Elche
Elche will see temperatures around 21°C, with cloudy afternoons, with light rain possible around 9pm.
Weather in Benidorm
Benidorm will see light rain in the morning and afternoon, with thundershowers possible from 9pm. Temperatures will be around 20°C.
Weather in Elda
Elda will see sunny skies during the day, but will become cloudy after 5pm. Temperatures will reach 21°C at midday, dropping to 16°C in the afternoon.
Weather in Torrevieja
In Vega Baja, the morning will be clear, but light rain is possible from midday. The air temperature will remain above 20 degrees.
Weather in Orihuela
In Orihuela, light rain is expected from 13:00 and cloudy weather during the day. The air temperature will be around 19°C.