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Red Rain Alerts Issued for Valencia Coast and North Castellón as Ex‑Hurricane Gabrielle Nears

Unfinished flood defenses after the 2024 DANA heighten concern as authorities brace for torrential downpours.

Overview

  • AEMET keeps red warnings in place for the Valencia litoral and south and for the north coast of Castellón due to very intense, potentially torrential rainfall.
  • Forecasts indicate up to 180 liters per square meter in 12 hours, with localized bursts capable of causing sudden flooding in ramblas and low‑lying areas.
  • Protección Civil issued a 15:28 Es‑Alert urging those in flood zones to move to higher floors, while 112 increased operators and agencies activated coordinated response plans.
  • Valencia city closed schools and multiple public facilities for Monday and several municipalities in l’Horta Sud suspended classes as authorities advised against nonessential travel.
  • Initial storms have begun, with Avamet stations in Ayora registering roughly 83–85 l/m² by night as the system linked to ex‑hurricane Gabrielle spreads across the region.