🌧️🌪️ **Tenerife on Alert: Emergency Declared!** 🌪️🌧️
Attention all UK tourists! If you’re in Tenerife or planning to travel there, important updates have emerged. Storm Therese has made its presence felt, prompting an island-wide emergency declaration by the authorities. Here’s what you need to know:
✈️ **Flight Disruptions:** Both in-island and international flights have been cancelled or rerouted. Always check with your airline for the latest updates.
🚫 **Public Restrictions:** Effective from 3pm Wednesday, significant measures have been put into place:
– The TF-445 road to Punta de Teno is now closed.
– All hiking trails, forest tracks, and recreational areas are off-limits.
– Teide National Park is closed due to snow conditions above 1,800 metres.
– Outdoor events are officially cancelled.
⚠️ **Stay Safe:** Visitors and residents alike are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Keep an eye on official announcements for the latest guidance.
🌊 **Harsh Weather Conditions:** Spain has issued weather warnings noting “significant danger” in various regions, including West and Almería Capital and the Granada Coast. With winds reaching 60-70 km/h and waves surging 3 to 4 metres, safety is the priority.
Please stay cautious, keep updated, and most importantly, stay safe! Share this with friends and family who might be affected. #TenerifeStorm #StaySafe #TravelAlert