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Southeast Spain Cities Accelerate Drain and Riverbed Cleanups Ahead of Autumn Rains

The push follows last autumn’s DANA damage, aiming to cut flood risk through targeted maintenance and coordination.

Overview

  • Alicante has begun clearing vegetation in the Agua Amarga barranco this week, with work shifting to the Barranco de las Ovejas next, while Costas retains responsibility for the maritime stretch.
  • Tragsa has already completed the requested cleanup of the upper section between the highway bridge and the wastewater plant, with municipal crews handling the remaining inland segments.
  • Cartagena has activated an intensive review and cleaning plan for high‑risk drainage points in coordination with concessionaires Lhicarsa and Hidrogea, prioritizing dense urban zones.
  • Torrent reports roughly half of its imbornales inspected and cleared by Aigües de l’Horta, with cleaned units marked for tracking and emergency retén teams prepared with pumping equipment.
  • Local authorities are urging residents to avoid dumping plastics, construction debris or other waste that could block grates and reduce the capacity of stormwater systems.