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Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, has issued a red alert, the highest level of warning for parts of Cataluña, with Barcelona’s inland depression zone facing an extreme risk of flash flooding due to torrential rainfall.
The alert issued on Tuesday warns of rainfall that could reach 60 litres of water per square metre can be achieved in only one hour. Up to 120 mm can fall in less than four hours. These volumes pose a serious flash flood risk, especially in low-lying rural and urban areas. The most severely affected zone is the Depresión Central de Barcelona, which includes interior parts of the province rather than the city centre alone. The regional protección civil service has activated the INUNCAT flood emergency plan, urging residents to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and steer clear of rivers, basements, and underpasses. Emergency services have been put on high alert because storm activity will continue throughout the week.
Amber-level alerts The same has been done across Girona and TarragonaOther areas of eastern CataluñaHeavy downpours and hail have been recorded in the area. The storm system has impacted parts of Lleida province, including towns like Tremp, and has caused disruption in Sant Vicenç de Castellet in Barcelona’s north-west, where hail and flooding have been reported.
AEMET’s forecasts indicate that Unstable weather persists until Friday, A large area of the Mediterranean Coast and the Balearic Islands is affected. Residents are advised to adhere to emergency instructions and follow all official weather updates as authorities continue to closely monitor the situation and warn of possible worsening conditions. Authorities have stressed the need for local preparedness, as flash floods remain one of most serious weather risks in the region.
