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Tenerife Activates Emergency Plan as Storm Therese Batters Canary Islands
Authorities warn of up to 11 inches of rain and 60 mph wind gusts while closing major roads and banning outdoor activities to protect residents and infrastructure.
- Today, Tenerife authorities declared a state of emergency ahead of Storm Therese, activating the island emergency response system starting at 3pm, Tenerife President Rosa Dávila said.
- Forecasters warned of heavy rain and very strong winds across Tenerife, with gusts reaching 60mph and up to 11 inches of rain, prompting the emergency warning.
- Local officials shut major roads, banned hiking trails and closed Teide National Park, while all outdoor events have been suspended to limit risk.
- The government is monitoring the coast, infrastructure and known risk points and advises residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel and secure outdoor items.
- Yellow weather warnings cover the wider Canary Islands, signalling intense winds and rough seas that may disrupt travel and outdoor tourism while protecting residents and coastal infrastructure.
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The maximum will reach 22 degrees in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and 21 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the minimum will be 16 degrees in both capitals
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Heavy rain and strong winds have affected trip plans on the island, which is popular with Finns, says Iina-Katariina Tourunen.
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The arrival of Storm Therese led to drastic measures on the holiday island.
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