Overview
- A sudden, extremely intense overnight storm produced very high short‑term rainfall that flooded streets, ravines and tunnels across the Valencia metropolitan area and overwhelmed transport and emergency services.
- Official gauges recorded exceptional totals in some towns, including about 95.8 liters per square meter in Torrent with 71 liters falling in 30 minutes and readings above 100 liters at several observatories.
- Emergency authorities activated Situation 1 of the regional Special Flood Plan, logged roughly 478 incidents by late night, evacuated 15 people from a fast‑food outlet in Torrent and reported no serious personal injuries.
- The storm temporarily closed Valencia’s Manises airport with at least two flights diverted, halted Metrovalencia and other rail links, blocked major highways and led to the postponement of the Levante–Athletic match.
- Aemet maintains orange and yellow warnings for parts of Valencia and Alicante, several municipalities suspended classes, and residents remain anxious because the area was devastated by the deadly October 2024 floods.