Gota Fria predicted for Autumn in Murcia
This August unusual thunderstorms reeked havoc on Murcia’s Mar Menor Golf Resort, as hailstones as large as golf balls fell during torrential downpours. The storm effected many guests staying at holiday rental villas at one of Murcia’s most popular golf resorts, where roofs of cars were dented and outside lights were smashed by this strange and fierce phenomenon. Local residents also sustained damage as hailstones destroyed many crops in Aguilas and Murcia, as parts of the region were severely flooded when the heavens opened.
Last September, in the Murcia region of Spain, a phenomenon known as the Gota Fria (or ‘cold spell’) occurred, throwing the region into chaos with unexpected heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding. This unusual weather severely affected many villas and apartments in the region, with villa owners on Polaris World’s La Torre Golf Resort being the worst affected. Unfortunately, forecasters are suggesting that this year will bring the same conditions again.The Gota Fria occurs in autumn after particularly warm summers and is the result of atmospheric instabilities near the coast, as the hot water evaporates more rapidly. This leads to huge storm clouds which, naturally, lead to gigantic downpours – per square metre up to 200 litres of rainwater can fall, creating flash flooding in minutes. Thunderstorms are frequent and impressive during this period.
Not surprisingly, the Gota Fria has huge implications for the Murcia holiday rentals market, and can seriously affect those who live in the Costa Calida area. Forecasters are predicting that the Gota Fria will strike from approximately the 15th of September and could continue to the end of October. This may lead to those on holiday sheltering from strong winds and dramatic drops in temperature. Article by Connect Rentals the Murcia villas and holiday rentals specialist.Date posted: 9 September 2010
