The alert and pre-alert for rain declared completed following Hermine : The Canary

The alert declaration for the heavy rains affecting El Hierro and the pre-alert state of affairs that was nonetheless in place on La Gomera, La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria as a result of tropical storm Hermine ended at 12:00 midday this Wednesday, in line with the Basic Directorate of Safety and Emergencies of the Canary Islands regional authorities.

In an announcement they specified that the meteorological circumstances behind the declaration have now ended.

Likewise, they’ve assured that communications and primary provides affected in the course of the tough climate will now be progressively restored, particularly at factors round Gran Canaria, the place the administration is being carried out by means of the Insular Emergency Plan and the Municipal Emergency Plans. It’s estimated greater than €5 million price of harm was completed over the weekend.

On this island, the rain brought on harm to properties, agricultural areas, roads and primary infrastructure significantly within the municipality of La Aldea, together with the desalination plant that provides the municipality, which has been out of service after the runoff from the rains brought on harm to mains pipes.