The meeting held this morning reviewed the situation and confirmed that several dams are releasing water normally.
Monitoring continues across the entire network, while an operation involving more than 1.200 professionals remains in operation.
The president of the Cabildo, Antonio Morales, announced today, World Water Day, that the reservoirs have added another 14 million cubic meters of water.
He is making a new appeal for caution among the population because landslides continue to occur, among other risks.
The Gran Canaria Island Council has decided to maintain the Island Civil Protection Plan at its emergency level due to the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Therese. Although a gradual decrease in the storm's intensity and a return to normalcy are expected between Wednesday and Thursday, reservoirs and dams are being monitored, as some are releasing water without serious incidents. Furthermore, the rainfall has allowed for the collection of more than 14 million cubic meters of water since Friday, which is positive news for the island and its agricultural sector.
On the other hand, reports indicate road closures due to landslides and priority actions are being taken to assist isolated neighborhoods, as well as efforts to guarantee the supply of drinking water in affected areas. The Island Council is also keeping facilities and outdoor activities closed in vulnerable areas and recommends avoiding unnecessary travel or crossing riverbeds and ravines.
In the specific case of the access to La Culata de Tejeda, top priority has been given to assisting the isolated residents, in coordination with the Civil Guard and the Red Cross to maintain contact and provide medical assistance and basic supplies. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Single Transport Authority, work is underway to establish a minibus route while the road is being reopened.
Finally, the importance of following preventative measures is emphasized, such as not parking or driving in waterways during heavy rain, removing materials that could be swept away by flash floods, and taking extra precautions due to the expected rough seas. Citizen cooperation is strongly encouraged to minimize personal and material risks during this period.
