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Catalonia Lashed by Intense Storm Bursts With One‑Minute Rainfall Record as Flood Alert Stays Active

Forecasters warn of additional localized downpours on the north and central coast through tonight.

Overview

  • Meteocat measured 7.8 l/m² in one minute and 26.1 l/m² in five minutes at La Quar, with wind gusts reaching 95 km/h.
  • AEMET and Meteocat keep orange and yellow alerts in place, with potential peaks of 50–60 l/m² in an hour in exposed zones.
  • Protecció Civil maintains the INUNCAT plan as 112 and Bombers handle mostly minor incidents such as drainage issues, fallen trees and local rescues.
  • Storms delivered hail, short‑lived floods and traffic disruptions across Vallès, Maresme and Barcelonès, including an AP‑7 closure at Barberà del Vallès.
  • The week’s rains follow Thursday’s 118.9 l/m² at Barcelona’s Port Olímpic and have nudged internal basin reservoirs to about 72.42% as water agencies continue monitoring and targeted works such as the Foix dam outlet upgrade advance.