Severe weather warnings have been issued across several Catalan regions for Saturday afternoon, with expectations of intense storms and damaging winds. Authorities urge caution as conditions worsen.
The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (Meteocat) has issued a severe weather alert for multiple regions in Catalonia, anticipating dangerous conditions this Saturday afternoon. The Anoia and Solsonès areas are under a very high danger warning, while Bages, Berguedà, Segarra, and Urgell face high danger levels due to expected thunderstorms and wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h.
According to Protecció Civil, the situation is expected to escalate as a mass of clouds moves in from the west, bringing heavy rainfall accompanied by electrical storms. This instability will likely lead to rapid accumulations of water in various locations.
The emergency response team has convened the Technical Committee to monitor the situation closely under the special emergency plan for flooding known as Inuncat. The forecast indicates that these storms could result in significant disruptions across affected areas.
In addition to local warnings, the Confederación Hidrográfica del Ebro (CHE) has cautioned about potential sudden rises in water levels throughout the Ebro basin due to intense rainfall predicted by the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet). This warning highlights concerns over flash floods that could occur almost anywhere within the basin’s reach.
The CHE noted that a developing Atlantic trough is responsible for this shift in weather patterns across the Iberian Peninsula, leading to widespread showers and thunderstorms. Regions including Cantabria, Castilla y León (specifically Burgos and Soria), Castilla La Mancha (Guadalajara), País Vasco (Álava), La Rioja, Navarra, Aragón, Catalonia, and Comunidad Valenciana (Castellón) are all anticipated to experience adverse weather conditions.
This pattern mirrors historical precedents where similar meteorological events resulted in significant flooding incidents across Catalonia. For instance, back in 2018, heavy rains led to devastating floods that impacted infrastructure and local communities significantly.
As conditions are expected to improve slightly by Sunday afternoon—with less intense storms affecting northern regions—Protecció Civil advises residents and visitors alike to exercise extreme caution during outdoor activities. They emphasize avoiding areas prone to rapid water accumulation or sudden river surges.
For those planning travel or outdoor events this weekend in affected areas such as Anoia or Solsonès, it is crucial to stay updated on weather alerts through official channels like Meteocat or Protecció Civil’s social media platforms.
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