# Extreme weather contrasts across Spain > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weather-instability-in-andaluca > Updated: 2026-08-21T04:59:40.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 2. The weather instability across Spain has intensified, characterized by a sharp contrast between extreme heat in the south and severe storm activity in the east and north. In the Balearic Islands, Mallorca has transitioned from extreme heat of up to 39 degrees Celsius to unsettled conditions. AEMET issued orange warnings for the island due to expected thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds, with localized rainfall potentially reaching 40 liters per square meter in a single hour and wind gusts up to 100 kilometers per hour. In Menorca, wind gusts have been recorded as high as 121 kilometers per hour. In Catalonia, the situation has escalated significantly. Following forecasts of intense rainfall, Meteocat activated the INUNCAT emergency plan. Severe storms and torrential downpours have struck southern Catalonia, specifically the Tarragona province and the Baix Penedès region. Rainfall totals have reached extreme levels, with some areas like Roda de Berà recording up to 275 liters per square meter, while El Vendrell and Torredembarra previously saw approximately 140 liters. Parts of the Tarragona coast and Baix Penedès also saw accumulations exceeding 200 liters. These storms caused significant flooding, leading to the evacuation of approximately 400 people, including 300 from the Arc de Berà campsite in Roda de Berà and 100 youths from a nightclub in Coma-ruga, El Vendrell. The number of injuries has risen to at least 11 people, including a 17-year-old girl in critical condition following a wall collapse at the Port of Roda de Berà. Infrastructure damage includes the closure of the N-340 highway and the disruption of multiple Rodalies rail lines at Sant Vicenç de Calders. Additionally, the Catalan government has faced scrutiny regarding the use of the ES-Alert system, as officials stated the meteorological risk level did not meet the threshold for a mass mobile alert. ## Claims - One person is in critical condition after a wall collapsed in the Port of Roda de Berà. (corroborated by 13 sources) - At least seven people were injured during the storms in Catalonia. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Rainfall exceeded 200 liters per square meter in parts of Baix Penedès and the Tarragona coast. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Approximately 400 people were evacuated in Roda de Berà and El Vendrell. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Meteocat has activated the INUNCAT emergency plan due to forecasted intense rainfall in Catalonia. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Rainfall intensity in Catalonia may exceed 40 liters per square meter in 30 minutes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Flooding at Sant Vicenç de Calders station disrupted multiple Rodalies rail lines including R2 Sud, R4, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17 and RT2. (corroborated by 4 sources) - AEMET issued an orange alert for storms and heavy rain in the Balearic Islands and Catalonia. (corroborated by 2 sources) - AEMET predicts weak rains and strong winds in Tenerife. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rescue teams rescued two people from a car trapped by rising waters in El Vendrell. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The N-340 highway was closed in both directions between El Vendrell and Torredembarra due to flooding. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Catalonia storms cause flooding, injuries, and hundreds of evacuations Severe storms in Catalonia have left at least seven injured, including one in critical condition, and forced the evacuation of hundreds following intense flooding in Tarragona and Baix Penedès. 69 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andaluca-weather-shift-brings-storms-and-cooler-temperatures ### 2026-08-19: Mallorca weather shifts from extreme heat to thunderstorms Mallorca is experiencing a weather shift as extreme heat gives way to thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high winds, with Aemet issuing orange alerts for some areas. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mallorca-weather-shifts-from-extreme-heat-to-thunderstorms --- Cite as: Extreme weather contrasts across Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/weather-instability-in-andaluca