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WIND STORM DEVASTES ORIHUELA COSTA BEACHES
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Redaction on 30 August, 2007 01:10:47
 
A rough north east wind storm which reached 70Km/hour has devastated most
Orihuela Costa beaches. La Zenia and Campoamor beaches have been severely
damaged.
During the morning of last Saturday, the sand at beaches like the one at La
Zenia Urbanisation was flooded by rough waves. The sandy area was totally
covered by the sea, so that the many tourists, who visit us at this time of the
year, could not enjoy a beach day.
The strong wind and the rain resulted in a drop of temperatures which in the
inland areas fell down to a maximum temperature of 6ºC.
The fishing fleet has remained moored due to the rough storm which has resulted
in waves of over 4 metres high.
At the moment, the weather has cleared up proving the summer time with typical
August high temperatures.