The Spanish Meteorological Agency has issued a red alert for the regions of Tarragona and Castellon due to the risk of exceptional storms and heavy rain. The alert was issued on Friday, and residents in the areas of Montsia and Baix Ebre in Catalonia have been advised to stay indoors and avoid traveling. The agency has warned of heavy rain, with some areas expected to receive up to 200 liters of rain per square meter.
The Civil Protection services in Catalonia have sent out emergency messages to residents, advising them to avoid traveling and to seek higher ground in case of flooding. The services have also urged residents to contact emergency services if they need assistance. The heavy rain has caused widespread disruption, with many roads and railways affected. The regional rail network has been severely impacted, with trains suspended between La Ampolla de Mar and Tarragona.
Emergency services have been working to deal with the aftermath of the bad weather, with over 180 interventions carried out so far. The interventions have included rescuing 18 people trapped in their cars, pumping water out of flooded homes, and removing fallen trees from roads. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The emergency services have been deployed with 140 personnel and 45 vehicles in the Terres de Llibre area.
The situation is being closely monitored, with a advanced command center set up in Tortosa to coordinate the response. A reception center has also been set up to accommodate up to 50 people. The Spanish Meteorological Agency has warned that the bad weather is expected to continue, with 11 autonomous regions still under alert. The agency has forecast that the rain will be accompanied by hail and strong winds.
The regions of Tarragona and Castellon are expected to be the worst affected, with up to 90 liters of rain per square meter expected in one hour and 250 liters in 12 hours. Residents have been advised to take precautions and stay informed about the latest weather forecast. The authorities have urged residents to follow the instructions of the emergency services and to stay safe.
The bad weather has caused significant disruption to daily life, with many people affected by the flooding and travel disruptions. The authorities have been working to restore normality as quickly as possible. The situation is being closely monitored, and the authorities are prepared to respond to any further developments.
The Spanish Meteorological Agency will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the weather forecast. Residents are advised to stay informed and follow the instructions of the authorities. The situation is expected to improve in the coming days, but residents are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Key points
- Red alert issued for Tarragona and Castellon due to heavy rain and flood risk.
- Emergency services deployed to deal with aftermath of bad weather.
- 11 autonomous regions still under alert due to bad weather.
