Constanza Sánchez
The City Council of Torrejón de Ardoz has decided to close all the parks in the city this Saturday, March 8, due to the warning of strong gusts of wind. They have also recommended avoiding areas near the Henares River due to the possibility of overflow.
According to the State Meteorological Agency, there will be strong gusts of wind today, which is why the Torrejón City Council has closed all its parks, including Parque Europa, as stated in a press release.
Alcalá, on alert due to rain, closes parks and marks access to the Henares River
Furthermore, the Council has recommended avoiding walks in wooded areas, under eaves, balconies, windows, and walls, as well as collecting awnings and removing objects from windows and balconies that may fall due to the wind.
They have also advised against going near the Henares River due to the risk of overflow. The Torrejón City Council made this recommendation in response to the alert for persistent rains in the Community of Madrid. Additionally, the Emergency and Security Agency of the Community of Madrid (ASEM 112) has activated phase 0, the lowest level of emergency, of the INUNCAM Plan aimed at addressing all emergency situations due to flood risks.
Yellow warning for gusts of wind this Saturday in Madrid, metropolitan area, and the Henares Corridor
Therefore, the Torrejón City Council has recommended avoiding flood-prone areas and not crossing water currents. The Community of Madrid has also reported that forest agents are monitoring the most affected areas of the Henares, Lozoya, and Tajuña rivers. Additionally, emergency services are monitoring the situation in case action is necessary.
The Arganda City Council urges citizens to avoid the banks of the Jarama River
The Arganda del Rey City Council has called for «caution» and asked citizens to avoid approaching the Jarama River, especially the area closest to La Poveda wastewater treatment plant, following recent episodes of rain that have caused a rise in water levels.
The Community of Madrid urges «caution» due to the worsening weather this weekend
After discussions with the Security and Emergency Agency 112, it is advised to exercise caution and refrain from going to the banks of the Jarama River in the area closest to La Poveda wastewater treatment plant in the coming hours to avoid accidents due to rising water levels. pic.twitter.com/GVmqprhzOL
— Arganda del Rey (@Arganda_Ayto) March 7, 2025
In a social media post, the City Council noted that this precautionary message comes after discussions with the Security and Emergency Agency 112.
«It is advised not to go to the banks of the Jarama River in the area closest to La Poveda wastewater treatment plant in the coming hours to avoid potential accidents due to the rising water levels, which have exceeded the usual level in some points,» the City Council stated.
Alert in the Lozoya Valley and Guadarrama for the risk of river overflow
Furthermore, the city’s mayor, Alberto Escribano, has urged «responsibility» among citizens in light of the rising water levels and stated that he is in «constant» contact with 112.
