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Overnight Deluges Flood Valencia and Murcia as Red Alerts Hit Spain’s East

Forecasters tie the slow‑moving system to ex‑hurricane Gabrielle, leaving a risk of further downpours across eastern Spain.

Overview

  • AEMET issued red warnings for Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona, prompting the closure of schools and public facilities in the city of Valencia and Es‑Alert messages to residents.
  • Rivers and ravines overflowed overnight, including the Huerva in Zaragoza and La Saleta in Aldaia, as firefighters carried out vehicle rescues in Castellón and Aragón.
  • Local rainfall peaked at extreme levels such as about 180 l/m² at El Perellonet, while Renfe reported delays on commuter and long‑distance services due to water on tracks.
  • Authorities reported no major injuries; by Tuesday morning some warnings were downgraded in parts of the Valencian Community, though coastal alerts and flood risks continued.
  • The system also drenched the Balearics, with flooding and airport delays on Mallorca and heavy rain on Ibiza, as severe‑weather alerts spread across parts of the Mediterranean.