The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and localized storms for this Saturday afternoon in the Sierra de Madrid.
Specifically, it forecasts an accumulated precipitation of 15 millimeters in one hour from 2 pm to 9 pm on the 12th. In the rest of the region, there will also be rain but not as intense.
In light of this forecast, the Security and Emergency Agency of the Community of Madrid (ASEM 112) has communicated it to municipalities and organizations in the Sierra area and recommends that citizens exercise caution if they are going to drive their private vehicles on the mountain roads.
It is also advised to always check the road conditions, use low beam headlights, increase the following distance, and reduce speed.