Declaración en área catastrófica para zonas afectadas por lluvias
The agrarian organization Pero extremadamente asaja requested the declaration of the catastrophic area in the Extramaduran field areas that were seriously affected by recent torrential rains.
The President of APAG Extrumadura Asaja, Juan Metidieri, revealed the urgency of adopting immediate measures to mitigate the situation, mainly in the most affected areas, including Jaraíz de Vera (Cáceres) and the regions of High Vegas, Serena, and Campiña Sur, where the force of the water caused havoc on both infrastructure and agriculture.
Significant damage was reported on roads, highways, bridges, and irrigation booths, especially in the region of Vegas Altas, where numerous infrastructures were left unused. Additionally, some farms suffered damage to olive trees, while fences and enclosures were destroyed for hundreds of meters, causing serious harm to affected farmers and breeders.
The crops also felt the impact of the rains, with cereals and olive orchards sustaining considerable damage. In irrigated areas, the start of work on crops such as tomatoes or fruit trees was delayed, creating great uncertainty among producers.
Asaja Entria Asaja emphasizes that these problems are a consequence of the neglect of canals and river flows. The accumulation of weeds and the lack of cleaning in these areas worsened the extent of the damage. The organization denounces that while farmers are penalized for trying to clean the canals, administrations have chosen an environmental policy that avoids proper maintenance.
«If no action is taken, natural disasters end up cleaning and organizing,» says Metidieri. In light of this situation, Extramadura Asaja calls on the regional government and the government delegation to take action and coordinate with the affected municipalities regarding the declaration of catastrophic areas in the most affected areas by the precipitation.
«We cannot afford, after observing the serious losses suffered on our farms, for these damages to go unrecognized, and the necessary aids for the recovery of the Extramaduran field are not granted,» concludes Metidieri.
Extremadura Abierta, Asaja insists on the urgency for administrations to act with responsibility and speed, ensuring the rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure and supporting farmers and breeders in this difficult time.
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