Sea-water level rose in Spain’s Tenerife Island

Sea-water level rose due to bad weather conditions in north of Tenerife Island located in Spain’s Canary Islands. In the Garachico city, waves reaching 4 meters in height were occurred. Also powerful waves hit the streets located in the city’s coasts at morning hours caused flooding. Authorities stated that flooding caused material damage and some city residents also were slightly injured. The General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the government of the Canary Islands stated that flood alarm given in Garachico and residents warned against flooding. In his statement, Garachico Mayor Jose Heriberto Gonzalez said that flood warning system in Garachico failed and the system doesn’t take into account the water coming from the sea to the land. Gonzalez also urged city residents and visitors to be cautious against disasters that could happen in following hours.