Outdoor activities suspended in Tenerife as Storm Claudia approaches
The Tenerife Cabildo has activated the Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) in response to the arrival of Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding and strong winds across the Canary Islands from today, Wednesday, with Tenerife expected to be the most affected.
Cabildo president Rosa Dávila announced the alert, warning that the island is now under an orange alert for flooding and adverse weather conditions due to intense rainfall and high winds. She highlighted that gusts could be particularly strong in the mid-altitude and high mountain areas.
Access restrictions and safety measures
In anticipation of the storm, access to hiking trails and Teide National Park will be restricted, and local councils have been asked to cordon off coastal areas due to the risk of high waves and dangerous sea conditions.
Emergency services, including firefighters, Brifor forest teams, and Civil Protection, will be reinforced, and all outdoor activities will be suspended from 3:00pm this afternoon.
“Extreme caution is needed,” Dávila urged. “This is a very powerful storm that will have a major impact on our island, and we must follow the instructions of the authorities.”
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