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Red Alert for Valencia as Storm Gabrielle Triggers Flash-Flood Risk, Schools Shut

Officials urge strict caution after overnight flooding.

Overview

  • Aemet's highest warning remains in effect for Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona through Monday as intense rainfall heightens flash‑flood danger.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for the highest vigilance and for residents to follow Civil Protection and rescue service instructions.
  • Overflows were reported on the Huerva River in Zaragoza and at the La Saleta gorge in Aldaia, with firefighters rescuing people from trapped vehicles including in Sant Jordi.
  • Transport was disrupted with DGT listing road closures across Valencia, Catalonia and Aragon, and Renfe reporting delays on Valencia and Catalonia commuter lines plus some AVE and long‑distance trains.
  • Valencia closed schools and public facilities for Monday, power outages hit Tarragona, and 112 Aragón logged nearly 1,700 calls and 126 incidents overnight.