Catalonia Activates Flood Plan for East Wind Storm with Heavy Rain
Civil Protection agency launches INUNCAT plan as orange alerts warn of over 200 litres per square metre in Girona and northeast, with high waves and.
Key Points
- Orange alert for >200L/m² rainfall in Girona counties and northeast elevations.
- Yellow warnings for high-intensity rain (>20L/30min), thunderstorms, hail.
- Waves >2.5m on Alt/Baix Empordà coasts; gusts >72km/h in Tarragona, Penedès, Barcelona.
- Snowfall above 2,000m in eastern Pyrenees; flood risks urged caution.
Catalonia's Civil Protection agency has activated its INUNCAT flood emergency plan ahead of a new east wind storm expected to bring heavy rain, strong waves, and gusty winds today and tomorrow.
The Meteorological Service of Catalonia (SMC) issued an orange alert for intense rainfall across the northeast of the country, particularly in Girona's counties and higher elevations. Accumulations could exceed 200 litres per square metre over 24 hours in those areas, with precipitation possible anywhere in Catalonia but heaviest in the northeast. Yellow-level warnings for high rainfall intensity—more than 20 litres in 30 minutes—cover much of the region, and downpours may include thunderstorms and isolated hail.
Coastal areas face waves over 2.5 metres high, especially along the Alt and Baix Empordà stretches, while wind gusts could top 72 km/h in parts of the Camp de Tarragona, Penedès, and Barcelona regions.
In the eastern Pyrenees, abundant snowfall is forecast above 2,000 metres.
Authorities urge caution due to the risk of flooding, disruptions, and hazardous conditions on roads and coastlines.
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