Madrid, Nov 12 (EFE).- Eight Spanish communities issued Tuesday weather warnings for heavy rain, high waves, and strong winds, with greater incidence in the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and Valencia, only two weeks after the deadly floods that killed at least 214 people.
The Valencian Community has issued an orange alert (significant risk) for the provinces of Valencia and Alicante, especially coastal areas, where rainfall of up to 40 liters per hour is expected.
The National Meteorological Agency (Aemet) said the alert would begin at 9 pm local time.
The Valencian province of Castellón remains under a yellow alert for rainfall that could drop 20 liters in an hour.
There is also an orange warning in the Balearic Islands, specifically on the islands of Ibiza, Formentera, and Mallorca, for accumulations of 40 liters per hour or 100 liters in 12 hours.
In Girona, the authorities activated the orange alert for adverse coastal phenomena, with winds of 60 to 70 km/h (force 8) and expected maximum waves of 6 to 7 meters.
Yellow alerts for storms and rainfall of 20 liters per hour will remain in place throughout the day in the provinces of Barcelona and Tarragona.
Clean-up works continue in the worst-affected areas in Valencia, where 22,000 students could return to school on Monday.
The Spanish government approved Monday a second aid package of measures for those affected by the floods that will provide 3.765 billion euros (4.01 billion dollars) in aid for 400,000 workers, 30,000 companies, and 100,000 households.
The provisional death toll from the devastating floods stands at 214 dead and 23 missing.
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