Arucas

Arucas is a town located on the island of Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands. Recent news highlights two distinct issues affecting the area. Firstly, a violent incident occurred in the Santidad neighborhood of Arucas, where a 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attacking a 60-year-old woman with a machete and injuring her 30-year-old nephew with arrows. Both victims required medical attention. Secondly, Arucas, along with the rest of Gran Canaria, is experiencing the impact of Storm Therese, characterized by heavy rainfall and flooding. The storm has led to road closures, overflowing riverbeds, and required the deployment of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME) to assist with water drainage and other emergency response efforts. The Cabildo de Gran Canaria requested the UME's assistance due to the severity of the storm's effects. The island is under orange alert for rain, indicating a significant level of danger.