Heavy Rains Flood Costa Daurada, Injure 7 and Prompt Evacuations

Heavy rains on the Costa Daurada have left 11 people injured, one critically, and prompted the evacuation of around 400 individuals along the Tarragona coastline, with alerts for intense storms remaining in place on Sunday morning.

The Generalitat de Catalunya continues to issue warnings for heavy downpours in southern Tarragona, particularly affecting the Costa Daurada, though these are expected to lift by afternoon. Rainfall exceeded 100 litres per square metre in multiple locations during the initial deluge, leading to widespread incidents including structural collapses and flooding in Baix Penedès and northern Tarragonès municipalities such as Roda de Berà, Torredembarra, El Vendrell, Creixell, Comarruga and Cunit—areas frequented by Andorran summer visitors.

Among the injuries, three of the most severe stemmed from a wall collapse at Roda de Berà's port, while two campsite workers in the same area were hurt by another falling wall. The rest involved people trapped in vehicles by floodwaters. Medical services treated 35 cases, with critical patients sent to Hospital Joan XXIII in Tarragona and others to Hospital Santa Tecla.

Firefighters responded to 192 calls overnight and 50 more by mid-morning Saturday, as Catalonia's 112 emergency service fielded nearly 700 reports of fallen trees, collapsed urban fixtures and inundated streets. Evacuations included the Les Sirenes campsite in Creixell and a nightclub in El Vendrell, where about 150 young people were relocated by bus to Pla de Mar school. Temporary shelters opened at Roda de Berà's sports complex and Creixell's community centre.

El Vendrell's promenade experienced the most severe flooding, with water surging into hotel entrances and low-level roads. No serious impacts on Andorran residents or nationals have been noted.

Authorities urge avoiding travel, flood-risk areas and waterways, and seeking higher ground if water rises. Residents should follow updates from the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya and Protecció Civil.