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Heavy Rain Floods Valencian Region, Castellón Alert Extended into Wednesday

Underpasses in Alfafar remain closed after downpours prompted Aemet to extend its yellow alert for Castellón through Wednesday.

Las tormentas dejan más de 21 litros en menos de una hora en Catarroja
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Overview

  • Aemet issued a yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms across Valencia and Castellón on Tuesday and extended the alert for Castellón through Wednesday afternoon.
  • Avamet data show Enguera received 25.8 liters of rain in a single hour, marking the region’s heaviest downpour of the storm.
  • In Valencia’s metropolitan area, Catarroja logged over 21 liters and Albal, Massanassa, Paiporta and Torrent also reported significant rainfall.
  • Accumulated water obstructed vehicle traffic in several municipalities, and the mayor of Alfafar ordered lower underpasses closed to manage flooding.
  • Storm cells brought gusty winds and hail in some zones as they moved swiftly from Valencia’s northern coast toward the interior of Castellón.