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Spain weather crisis: Fatal floods in Catalonia and red alerts in Extremadura
Severe weather across the Iberian Peninsula has caused significant disruption, most notably in Catalonia and Extremadura. In Catalonia, torrential rains have resulted in two deaths and one missing person, with emergency services responding to over 1,200 incidents. The Catalan government has announced an extraordinary aid package of 75 million euros to support affected municipalities and businesses. Additionally, over 10,000 customers in the region experienced power outages.
In Extremadura, particularly in the province of Badajoz, a red alert for heavy rainfall led to hundreds of emergency calls and numerous road closures due to flooding and landslides. Meanwhile, other regions including Asturias, Madrid, Andalusia, and Valencia remain under various weather warnings for continued storms and heavy precipitation.
In Argentina, weather patterns are shifting toward more stable conditions in central provinces like Buenos Aires and Córdoba, following recent instability and fog in the Pampean region.
Entities
AEMET · Barcelona · Catalonia · Endesa · Extremadura · Granollers · Protecció Civil · Protección Civil · Salvador Illa
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aemet has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Extremadura.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The INUNCAEX flood plan has been activated for Barros, Serena, and southern Badajoz.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Storms in Cáceres and parts of Badajoz may include hail and up to 20 liters of rain per hour.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EX-112 road was temporarily closed at kilometer 36 due to water flowing over the roadway.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rainfall could reach up to 120 liters per square meter within 12 hours in certain areas.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cáceres, Villuercas, Montánchez, and the Meseta cacereña are under weather warnings.
- [● 3 SOURCES] In Granollers, rainfall reached 343 liters per square meter since Saturday. www.3cat.cat · www.eixdiari.cat
- [● 4 SOURCES] An ES-Alert was issued for potential flood risks and river overflows in Catalonia. canalblau.tv · www.eixdiari.cat · www.larazon.es
- [DISPUTED] Torrential rains in Catalonia have resulted in two deaths and one missing person. canalblau.tv · www.larazon.es · lamanyana.cat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] One person died following a flood in Madrigueras, Albacete. www.larazon.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] A 12-year-old boy is missing in the Vallès Oriental region. lamanyana.cat · canalblau.tv · www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Up to 83,230 lightning strikes fell in the Iberian Peninsula and Balearic Islands on Sunday, the highest for an October day since at least 2000. www.larazon.es