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Spain Puts Valencia on Red Rain Alert as Gabrielle’s Remnants Threaten Torrential Downpours

ES‑Alert messages alongside citywide closures signal an emergency posture in the Valencia region.

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.