Valencia and Castellón under red alert for torrential rain

red weather alert torrential rain DANA flooding risk emergency measures

A red weather alert has been issued by AEMET for the Valencian Community and parts of Catalonia, including Valencia, Castellón, and Tarragona, due to extreme risk of torrential rain and storms. The meteorological event, driven by a DANA, could see rainfall exceeding 90 liters per square meter in a single hour and up to 250 liters in 12 hours in certain areas of Castellón.

Authorities have implemented significant emergency measures. In Valencia, the City Council has suspended classes in flood-prone areas and closed parks, gardens, and libraries. In Castellón, schools are suspended, and the municipal shelter has increased its capacity. Healthcare services in Valencia and Castellón have also modified activities, rescheduling non-urgent surgeries and consultations to reduce movement.

Transportation has been heavily impacted. Renfe has suspended several rail services, including Cercanías lines in Valencia and long-distance connections like Euromed and Intercity between the Valencian Community and Catalonia. Emergency services, including the Valencia Fire Consortium, have reinforced their presence with hundreds of additional personnel to respond to potential flooding and incidents.

Entities

AEMET · Castellón · Protección Civil · Renfe · Tarragona · Valencia

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[● 2 SOURCES] A red alert has been issued for the southern coast of Tarragona. www.revistacambrils.cat · spanjevandaag.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The red alert for Valencia and Castellón begins at 18:00. www.eldia.es · spanjevandaag.com · www.expansion.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Rainfall could reach up to 250 liters per square meter within a 12-hour period. www.eldia.es · spanjevandaag.com · www.revistacambrils.cat · www.que.es · www.expansion.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Valencia has closed parks, gardens, and libraries starting at 12:00. www.diarilaveu.cat
[○ 1 SOURCE] Protección Civil has activated the Inuncat flood alert plan. www.revistacambrils.cat
[● 7 SOURCES] Rainfall could reach 90 liters per square meter in a single hour. www.revistacambrils.cat · www.eldia.es · spanjevandaag.com · castellondiario.com · www.que.es · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] AEMET issued a red alert for intense rain and storms in several regions of the Valencian Community. www.diarilaveu.cat · www.eldia.es · www.que.es · alicantextra.com · www.expansion.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Valencia City Council suspended classes in schools located in flood-prone areas. www.diarilaveu.cat
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall could reach 90 liters per square meter in one hour and exceed 200 liters per square meter in 24 hours in coastal areas. alicantextra.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] AEMET has activated a red alert for Valencia, Castellón, and Alicante due to intense storms and torrential rain. alicantextra.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] An exhibition of Rembrandt's engravings, organized with the British Museum, is opening at CaixaForum València.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The exhibition features 75 pieces, including 68 engravings, one copper plate, and six drawings.