Seasonable cloudbursts on the way in Spain

Seasonable cloudbursts on the way in Spain
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By h.b. - Aug 30, 2010 - 4:15 PM
The 'Gota Fría' phenomenon can be expected from September 15

Flodding in Villarreal after a Gota Fría in 2009 - Photo EFE

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has warned that the weather phenomenon known as ‘gota fría’ or downpour cloudbursts can be expected along the Mediterranean after September 15.

This happens when there is cold air at high altitudes and hot and damp air at ground level, and the start of Autumn is the normal time of the year for it to occur. AEMET says that the risk will continue until the end of October.

Fernando Belda from AEMET in Murcia has recommended to take care during the period, especially if they are in the areas of Murcia, Valencia, Eastern Andalucía, and in Cataluña and the Baleares where the torrential rain could reach amounts of 200 litres per square metre.

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