The rains and resulting floods are bringing Spain to its knees. The cause? Isolated high-level depression, or Dana (Depresion Aislada en Niveles Altos). This is, according to what we learn, the meteorological phenomenon that hit the Valencia region causing death and destruction. Live from the studio of the broadcast hosted by David Parenzo and showing the map, Paolo Sottocorona tried to anticipate possible scenarios. Unfortunately, the clouds affecting the northern part of Spain and, to a lesser extent, the southern part are “still very intense”, began the expert, who then showed “the map that gives the history of electrical discharges, lightning, in the last few hours and therefore very intense phenomena”.
Sottocorona then went on to illustrate the progress of the bad weather in real time: “The part in red is the oldest part, from an hour ago, the part in white is the phenomena of the last fifteen minutes, so they still concern the Barcelona area , no longer that of Valencia”, he continued. “This area of bad weather is very strong – he concluded – the one further south, however, causes less concern”. Catalonia has in fact activated a red alert for the risk of an “extreme storm” in Barcelona in the next few hours. The local press reported it. According to the meteorological service, large accumulations of rain, episodes of hail over two centimeters in diameter, wind gusts exceeding 25 kilometers per hour and tornadoes could occur throughout the area.
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**Interview with Meteorologist Paolo Sottocorona on Spain’s Recent Flooding**
**Host (David Parenzo):** Welcome back to our show. Today, we have a special guest, meteorologist Paolo Sottocorona, here to shed some light on the recent devastating floods in Spain caused by the isolated high-level depression known as DANA. Paolo, thank you for joining us.
**Paolo Sottocorona:** Thank you for having me, David. It’s a crucial time to discuss what’s happening.
**David:** The situation in Spain is dire, with heavy rains and floods impacting many regions. Can you explain what DANA is and how it has led to these extreme weather conditions?
**Paolo:** Certainly. DANA, or Depresion Aislada en Niveles Altos, is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when a layer of cold air becomes isolated high in the atmosphere. This instability can lead to intense precipitation, especially when it meets warmer, humid air. In this case, it has resulted in severe storms, particularly affecting the Valencia region.
**David:** We’ve seen some shocking images of the destruction. What are the current challenges for those affected and for emergency services?
**Paolo:** The challenges are immense. The sudden onset of these floods leaves little time for preparation or evacuation. Emergency services are overwhelmed and must deal with not just rescuing people but also addressing infrastructure damage. Additionally, ongoing heavy rains mean that recovery efforts could be further complicated in the coming days.
**David:** You mentioned the intensity of storms affecting not only the Valencia region but also the northern parts of Spain. How long do you expect these weather conditions to persist?
**Paolo:** The intensity remains high, especially in the northern regions. We’ve been monitoring the clouds and electrical discharges, which indicate that severe weather is likely to continue. While we can’t predict an exact timeline, it is essential for residents to stay informed and heed any advisories from local authorities.
**David:** Thank you, Paolo, for your insights and for helping us understand this complex situation better. Let’s hope for a swift recovery for all those affected.
**Paolo:** Thank you, David. Let’s all do what we can to support those in need during this challenging time.
