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Severe storms and flooding in Catalonia and eastern Spain

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2026-10-17 13:39 UTC → 2026-10-17 18:01 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Severe weather conditions across Spain’s Mediterranean coast have intensified, with rainfall levels in Catalonia and Valencia reaching extreme peaks. In L’Eliana, accumulations reached up to 113.6 liters per square meter, while Chiva and Torrent recorded 108 mm and 106 mm respectively. In addition to the previously reported fatalities in Roda de Berà and Olivella, the flooding has caused widespread societal disruption, including the suspension of school classes and major transportation interruptions. In Tarragona, recent storms involving heavy rain, hail, and falling trees have caused significant mobility issues. Critical closures were reported on the A-7 highway between Vila-seca and Reus, alongside disruptions to the A-27, AP-7, N-340, and T-11. The PortAventura theme park and Rodalies railway services between Reus and Tarragona also experienced impacts. Following these events, the Catalan Government defended its decision not to activate the ES-Alert mobile notification system, stating that protocols require a level 5 or 6 danger rating, whereas the weather reached only level 4. Tragedy in the province of Tarragona was further marked by the deaths of a mother and daughter in Roda de Berà after a wall collapsed during a storm on August 22. This event has sparked concerns regarding flood management, with residents in El Vendrell reporting risks from unmaintained streams that carry mud and debris. As new ~~weather~~ threats emerge, emergency protocols have been expanded. In Catalonia, Civil Protection ~~has activated the INUNCAT emergency plan.~~ and Meteocat ~~has~~ have issued high-level warnings for ~~the eastern half of Catalonia,~~ counties including ~~Barcelonès,~~ Maresme, Vallès ~~Occidental,~~ Oriental, La Selva, and ~~Baix Llobregat.~~ Barcelonès, with some areas facing risks of over 40 mm of rain in 30 minutes. In ~~response,~~ the ~~municipality~~ Valencian Community, the arrival of ~~Terrassa~~ storm Adam has ~~activated its local emergency plan, and the KM0 Festival~~ triggered red alerts in ~~Cerdanyola del Vallès has been postponed. Authorities continue to advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers~~ La Safor and ~~flood-prone areas. Recent forecasts indicate potentially torrential rainfall for the upcoming weekend.~~ Marina Alta, where AEMET warns of potential accumulations up to 300 liters per square meter within 24 hours.

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