The strong sea storm that has been affecting the entire Xàbia coastline since yesterday afternoon is leaving devastating images in Xàbia. The promenades of La Grava, Marina Española, Arenal and La Caleta have been greatly affected by the waves. The force of the sea along with the dragging of stones has caused multiple damages in buildings, homes, shops, streets, etc.
In addition, the destruction, which invades a large part of the pedestrian crossing areas and vehicle traffic, has been cut while currently (14 hours), in addition to the rides, Mediterranean Avenue and Overseas Avenue, Bologna Street, Street Milan.
Also, as we have reported, the river has overflowed in two points Therefore, roads that cross the Gorgos River and natural spillways such as Camí de Barranc de Lluca and Pont del Llavador have been cut.
The incidents due to the maritime storm, rain and wind have caused power outages in different areas of the town, falling trees that have cut through traffic and traffic, signs and billboards, small vehicles, etc.
It is recommended to stay away especially from coastal areas and close to the Gorgos River and not leave home if it is not strictly necessary since it is a danger to be dragged by currents or reached by any object that is propelled by strong gusts of wind.
Alerts activated
From the State Meteorological Agency they have deactivated the red level due to coastal phenomena, thus activating the orange level, since the storm seems to remit slightly, but the waves can still reach four meters in height.
As for the wind and rain situation, the pre-emergency level changes to yellow with gusts of wind that could reach 80 km/h. This alert is activated until noon tomorrow, Tuesday, if there are no changes in the climatological evolution.
Videos
This is how the storm was observed early this morning.
Port of Xàbia
Published by Jávea.com - Xàbia.com on Monday, January 20 of 2020
Arenal
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Cove (Cala Blanca)
Temporary fort in Cala Blanca (Caleta)
Published by Jávea.com - Xàbia.com on Monday, January 20 of 2020
I am very sad to see javea like this all my life I have gone there on vacation and it seems to me the most beautiful part of that part of the coast, the important thing is that there have been no deaths
The same thing happens to me, I go there since childhood.
I think that we must take very seriously the warnings that scientists have been giving for a long time about climate change