Heavy rains continue in the Spanish region of Castile-La Mancha, which caused a sharp rise in the water level in the Tagus River. As a result of the flooding in the municipality of Talavera de la Reina, Toledo province, authorities urgently evacuated students from seven educational institutions, including the University of Castile-La Mancha. The excessive rise in water levels has put nearby schools and universities at risk, forcing immediate security measures.




Student evacuation and precautions

The decision to temporarily suspend classes was made by the Office of Civil Protection against Flood Risk in Castile-La Mancha (PRICAM) together with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. It came into force on the morning of March 11, when the students were already in their classrooms. Evacuation routes were urgently organized, and employees of educational institutions promptly brought children and students to safe areas.

According to representatives of the administration of closed educational institutions, the water level in the river continues to rise, which can lead to new flooding. Authorities have declared an orange danger level, warning of a high risk of flooding of residential and public buildings.

The reaction of the authorities and residents

Local government authorities are in constant contact with meteorological services and emergency departments. Temporary accommodation facilities for victims have been set up in a number of districts, and special services are working to minimize the consequences of the disaster. Residents are advised to refrain from moving through flooded streets and follow the instructions of the rescue services.

The situation remains tense, and authorities warn that flooding could affect even more areas if heavy rains do not stop in the coming days. Rescue operations are continuing, and experts urge residents to be careful and prepare for a possible deterioration in weather conditions.