Spain weather emergency: Red alerts and flooding hit Extremadura and other regions

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Severe weather across Spain has triggered red and orange alerts, causing widespread disruption. In Extremadura, particularly in the province of Badajoz, a red alert for heavy rainfall has led to over 1,000 emergency calls to the 112 service. The storm has resulted in dozens of incidents and multiple road closures due to flooding and landslides.

Other regions are also facing significant weather risks. In Ávila, an orange alert is in effect due to the risk of flooding and river overflows, with the Alberche River already affecting several municipalities. Additionally, parts of Catalonia and Andalusia are experiencing extreme weather, with Almería reporting rainfall accumulations exceeding 60 liters per square meter.

Entities

112 Extremadura · AEMET · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Badajoz · Cáceres · Extremadura · Federación Extremeña de Fútbol · Protección Civil · Spain

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.