Weather
Catalonia activates flood plan due to over 90 litres of rain in the Baix Empordà
Civil Protection activates the Flood Plan due to over 90 litres of rain in Baix Empordà. 112 receives 1,768 calls and El Prat cancels over 120 flights.
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Weather
Alert for torrential rains on the Catalan coast from this Thursday
Civil Protection maintains the Inuncat alert for rains exceeding 40 litres per square metre in 30 minutes on the coasts of Barcelona and Tarragona.
Society
Catalonia reports highest drowning toll since 2014 amid summer heatwaves
Catalonia faces its deadliest summer for drownings since 2014 with rising temperatures increasing beach attendance.
Crime
Severe storms in Catalonia leave 30 people treated by emergency services
Severe storms hit Catalonia leaving dozens treated by emergency services without serious injuries.
Weather
Severe storm causes flooding and disruption across Tarragona region
A severe storm on August 24 caused significant flooding across Tarragona region.
Environment
Catalonia braces for severe storms as flood alert is issued this weekend
Catalonia’s Civil Protection has activated its flood emergency plan due to severe storm warnings this weekend.
Society
Severe storms cause chaos in Catalonia and affect public transport
Intense storms cause widespread disruptions in Rodalies and significant agricultural damage.
Environment
Forest fire near Aigüestortes National Park scorches nearly 110 hectares
A forest fire near Aigüestortes National Park has burned nearly 110 hectares, prompting warnings for hikers.
Environment
Ebro River basin faces flood risks as storms approach Catalonia and Aragón
Storms threaten flash floods in Catalonia and Aragón as Ebro reservoirs decline.
Environment
Severe weather alert issued for Terres de l’Ebre and Pirineo regions
Protección Civil issues a severe weather alert for Terres de l’Ebre amid forecasts of intense rainfall leading to potential flooding.
Environment
Fire in Sant Quirze Safaja prompts evacuations and road closures
A wildfire in Sant Quirze Safaja has led to evacuations and road closures as authorities stabilize the situation.
Environment
Catalonia faces extreme heat and wildfire risks as alerts remain in effect
Catalonia is under severe heat warnings with heightened wildfire risks prompting closures of natural spaces.