Storm Floods Pas de la Casa Streets, Encamp Council Launches Cleanup

Heavy rain from a powerful storm flooded streets and businesses in Pas de la Casa on Saturday, with municipal teams and firefighters launching cleanup efforts on Avinguda d'Encamp and Carrer Major that afternoon.

The intense downpours caused water to rush through the area, entering shops and sweeping mud, soil, and stones from nearby ski slopes into roadways. This left multiple spots cluttered with debris, including displaced metal barriers and a sewer cover dislodged by the force of the flow. Parish council workers are clearing excess water, earth, stones, and other materials while inspecting drainage systems.

Firefighters responded to several emergencies in Pas de la Casa during the afternoon. They addressed water entering a pharmacy on Carrer Major due to the heavy flow down the street, flooding on a business terrace, and the sewer cover issue. No further interventions were needed elsewhere in the country, though rain arrived progressively across other areas with varying intensity.

Council officials have stressed that roadworks on Avinguda d'Encamp played no role in the flooding, pointing instead to the exceptional rainfall from a passing weather front. They have asked residents and visitors to avoid work zones to support the operations.

Meteorological forecasts indicate ongoing instability through the coming hours, with potential for intensified storms in the evening, locally heavy showers, lightning, and small hail. No details on total damage or cleanup timelines were available.