Floods in Huetor Tajar
We had some really wet weather on our recent trip to La Paz, coincided with the snow in the UK which closed Bristol Airport so that our flight back was cancelled!
We'd been watching the water roaring down the culvert at the back of the house on the day we were supposed to leave. Fortunately the winter storms have now deepened this enough for the water not to flood over on our side but it was fascinating watching as cubic metres of soil and stones collapsed on the far side.
On Thursday morning we tried to drive down to Huetor to go to the supermarket as we'd run down supplies before returning to the UK but the road was flooded (as friend Mick's blog http://www.lojawildlife.com/2010/01/realenga-de-agicampe-granada-province.html shows!) and we had to wait until later. Even then the redonda (ring road) was flooded - though passable.
However the bridge which links the town to Venta Nueva and the A92 Autovia was shut - water right up to the bridge - but more hazardously, flowing across the road on the far side. A flood had taken down the railings either side of the road previously and with the fast current could have been quite dangerous for anyone trying to drive through!
However the bridge which links the town to Venta Nueva and the A92 Autovia was shut - water right up to the bridge - but more hazardously, flowing across the road on the far side. A flood had taken down the railings either side of the road previously and with the fast current could have been quite dangerous for anyone trying to drive through! 
You wouldn't belive it could be so wet. Normally there is only a small trickle in the culvert.
ReplyDeleteIf that! usually bone dry
ReplyDeleteso you were watching erosion in action!!! Seeing it as it happens. Reminds me of some of the Himalayan rivers we saw - the power of water never ceases to amaze!!
ReplyDeleteHowever, bit of pity about the weather as I presume you were hoping for some winter sun!!!