Since the latest rains in Spain have caused a deplorable number of deaths and countless material damages, we have decided to write this article in which we will explain three methods to receive rainfall warnings in Spain.
Each of the options we will show you is very simple to use. No matter which one you choose, They will provide you with confirmed information. Without further ado, the three methods to receive rainfall alerts on your mobile in Spain are as follows:
The official AEMET application can send you rainfall alerts
One of the simplest options is the official app of the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), available on Google Play and App Store. It gives you alerts to know where it will rain, how heavy the rain will be, and how strong the winds will be.
In total, It offers you forecasts up to 7 days for more than 8,000 municipalities. It also informs you what the weather will be like on the beaches of Spain. As if all that wasn’t amazing enough, it also lets you view weather radar images. Of course, be sure to see the “Notifications” section of the app to turn on precipitation alerts.
Follow the emergency account corresponding to your location in X
The following alternative will be perfect for you if you frequently use social network X. The emergency centers of each municipality in Spain have an account in For example, the one in Madrid is @112cmadrid and the one in Valencia is @GVA112. In this case it will be enough to follow the account in X of the center that corresponds to the municipality in which you live.
As soon as you know which account you need to follow, we also recommend turning on push notifications for that account. This way, if an alert is issued from these accounts, you will receive the notification on your mobile phone. To turn on notifications in X you need to do the following:
- Open the X app and press the button with the symbol of a magnifying glass which is at the bottom left.
- When you press it, a search bar will appear where you need it write the name of the emergency center account corresponding to your municipality.
- The next thing is to enter the profile and press the button with the bell symbol that appears next to the continue button.
- Finally, a menu will appear where you need to choose the “All Posts” option so that you receive a notification every time said account writes a tweet.
Activate the “Es-Alert” emergency alerts on your mobile to be informed of rainfall in Spain
Finally, we have the third method and it is the one we have talked about in the past. It is composed of activate the Spanish government’s emergency alerts on Android or iPhone, better known as Es-Alert. If you can enable this option, You will receive alerts like the one shown in the image below shared by the Emergency Coordination Center of Valencia.
If none of these options are to your liking, you can try one of these apps to keep up with the weather. We hope that these alternatives are useful for you to be aware of the state of the climate where you live. Finally, all we have to do is wish you well May you and your loved ones be safe. as long as the rains persist.
