How liable is your area of the Costa Cálida to flooding?

An online tool shows the "floodability" of the entire Segura basin in detail

As the threat of torrential storms looms large in the Region of Murcia, with a red alert for possible downpours in place on 12th and 13th September and authorities cancellaing school and warning people to take precautions, it is worth checking how prone to flooding your particular area is on a fascinating "floodability" map compiled by the CHS water authority.

The map clearly shows how in the east of the Region water runs off the flat land of the Campo de Cartagena towards the Mar Menor, as well as how the Guadalentín valley between Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras and the flood plain of the Segura are liable to being affected by floodwater. The map also goes into incredible detail as you enlarge the image, showing clearly how the streets of Puerto de Mazarrón are not served by adequate drainage in the Bahía area, while in nearby Bolnuevo the risk presented by the rambla, which overflowed disastrously almost excactly 30 years ago, is clear to see. 

Interestingly, the map of Cartagena reflects the area of land in the north of the city which is low-lying, having been reclaimed from the sea as the city expanded: the original peninsula on which the ancient cities of Qart Hadasht and Carthago Nova stood is relatively risk-free!

The CHS map can be found here: click here.

Click here to see the map and understand which parts of Murcia are most vulnerable to flooding over the next two days!

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