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Aemet Declares Red Alert for Torrential Rains in Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona

Emergency services escalate preparations with the heaviest rain expected overnight into Monday.

Overview

  • Aemet forecasts up to 180 mm of rain in 12 hours in parts of Valencia, while Meteocat warns of totals above 200 mm in the Ebro delta.
  • Authorities sent mass EsAlert messages on Sunday afternoon with instructions to avoid travel and flood-prone areas in the Valencian coast and southern Catalonia.
  • The Generalitat doubled 112 call handling and convened coordination meetings, and Valencia city canceled all classes and closed municipal facilities for Monday.
  • The government delegate reported a special Guardia Civil deployment and confirmed the UME is ready, with close watch on headwaters such as the Turia, Palancia and Millares.
  • Renfe warned of potential rail disruptions and is allowing free changes or cancellations on affected services, and Aena advised passengers to check flight status.