Overview
- Aemet upgraded warnings to red for Valencia and Castellón and flagged extraordinary danger in Tarragona for late Sunday into Monday.
- Residents in Valencia received ES‑Alert instructions to avoid travel, keep clear of flood‑prone areas, respect closures and move to higher ground if near waterways.
- Valencia city suspended Monday classes, closed parks, markets and cemeteries, and activated weather emergency centers to prepare for flooding.
- Forecasters expect the most intense rain from Monday through early Tuesday with localized totals potentially reaching 250–300 mm and a high risk of flash floods and overflowing watercourses.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged great caution, the national traffic authority advised against driving in affected areas, and regional emergency leaders convened services as Aemet stressed significant forecast uncertainty.