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A DANA (Isolated High-Level Depression) is forecasted to approach Spain in the coming days, raising questions about potential heavy rain along the Mediterranean coast, including Andalusia and Costa del Sol. However, meteorologists stress that a DANA is not necessarily synonymous with torrential rains and flooding.
A DANA occurs when a cold air pocket at high altitudes meets warm, moist air, creating the conditions for storms and heavy rain. For these rains to significantly impact inland areas, three factors are essential: a warm Mediterranean Sea, cold air at high levels, and a strong flow of moist wind from the Mediterranean moving inland. If any of these conditions are absent, the chances of torrential rain are reduced.
Current predictions indicate a warm sea and likely cold air in the coming days. However, without a consistent inland wind flow, the heaviest rain may remain over the Mediterranean, leaving coastal areas with only scattered showers.
Rainfall along the Mediterranean coast is expected to start Wednesday, but the intensity remains uncertain and will depend on wind patterns in the coming days. Forecasters will continue to monitor the DANA’s progression and provide updates on potential impacts as the week progresses.
