The Town Hall 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. It has also recommended avoiding areas near the banks of the Henares River due to the possibility of overflowing.
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 for rain, closes parks and marks access to the Henares River
Furthermore, the Council has recommended avoiding walking in wooded areas, under ledges, balconies, windows, and walls, as well as collecting awnings and removing objects from windows and balconies that may fall due to the wind.
On the other hand, it has recommended avoiding areas near the Henares River due to the possibility of overflowing. The Torrejón City Council has made this recommendation due to the alert for persistent rain in the Community of Madrid, as explained in a statement sent to the media. Additionally, the Security and Emergencies Agency of the Community of Madrid (ASEM 112) has activated phase 0, the lowest level of emergency, of the INUNCAM Plan which aims to address all emergency situations due to the risk of flooding.
Yellow warning for gusts of wind this Saturday in Madrid, metropolitan area, and Corredor del Henares
Therefore, the Torrejón City Council has recommended avoiding flood-prone areas and not crossing water currents.
On the other hand, the Community of Madrid has reported that forest agents are monitoring the most affected areas of the Henares, Lozoya, and Tajuña rivers. In addition, emergency services are monitoring the situation in case action is needed.
The Arganda City Council asks citizens to avoid the banks of the Jarama River
The Arganda del Rey City Council has appealed for «prudence» and has asked citizens to avoid approaching the Jarama River, especially the area closest to La Poveda wastewater treatment plant, following the rain episodes recorded in the last hours that have caused a rise in the water level.
The Community of Madrid calls for «caution» due to worsening weather this weekend
After conversations with the Security and Emergencies Agency 112, it is advised to avoid going to the banks of the Jarama River in the area closest to the La Poveda wastewater treatment plant in the next few hours to prevent accidents due to rising water levels. pic.twitter.com/GVmqprhzOL
— Arganda del Rey (@Arganda_Ayto) March 7, 2025
In a social media post, the Council has stated that this precautionary message is issued after discussions with the Security and Emergencies 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 next few hours to prevent possible accidents due to the rise in water levels, which has overflowed the usual channel in some points,» the Council noted.
Alert in the Lozoya and Guadarrama valley for the risk of river floods
The city’s mayor, Alberto Escribano, has called for «responsibility» from citizens regarding the rise in water levels and has stated that he is in «constant» contact with 112.