Overview

• Aemet upgraded coastal Valencia and Castellón to red-level extreme rain from Sunday night into Monday, with the episode expected to peak through early Tuesday.
• Forecasts point to up to 180 mm in 12 hours along parts of the coast, with 250–300 mm possible in sections of Valencia between Monday and early Tuesday.
• ES-Alert messages were sent to residents in Valencia urging people to avoid travel and flood-prone crossings, while the DGT advised staying off roads.
• Valencia city suspended Monday classes and closed public spaces, as the Generalitat opened emergency centers and coordinated fire, health and road services.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged caution as Aemet warned of “extraordinary danger” for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia, with model disagreement keeping impacts uncertain.