Catalonia raises several regions to orange alert due to heavy rain. Catalonia has strengthened warnings about heavy rainfall. Several regions have been upgraded to an orange risk level. Authorities are urging residents to be cautious due to the threat of flooding.
An increased weather alert is in effect in Catalonia today: authorities have intensified warnings due to the risk of heavy rain and possible flooding. According to the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya, rainfall expected in the afternoon could reach 20 liters per square meter in just half an hour. The areas at highest risk are Vallès, Baix Llobregat, Bages, Anoia, and Moianès — these have been placed under an orange alert. Other coastal and pre-mountain areas, including Barcelona, Empordà, and Montsià, have been moved to a yellow alert.
Protecció Civil has already activated the heightened readiness protocol for the flood response plan. Residents are being urged not to take risks when traveling and to avoid areas where flooding could occur. Authorities emphasize that the situation may change quickly, and heavy rainfall could disrupt infrastructure and transport services.
Rainfall peak expected in the afternoon
Meteorologists forecast that the heaviest rains will begin after 14:00 and continue into the evening, at least until 20:00. Experts estimate the maximum weather risk level for this episode at 3 out of a possible 6. Early in the day, cloudy conditions are expected without significant precipitation, but by midday rain will spread over the Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees, and foothill regions, and then across the rest of Catalonia.
In most cases, precipitation will be moderate, but thunderstorms and hail are possible in some areas. Particularly heavy downpours are not ruled out in the foothills and in the northeast of the region, where a significant volume of water may fall in a short period of time.
Recommendations and precautions
Authorities remind: during adverse weather conditions, it is important to avoid unnecessary travel, not to cross flooded areas, and to closely follow official updates. Special attention should be paid to safety near rivers, ravines, and low-lying areas, where the risk of sudden flooding is especially high.
According to the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya, such weather phenomena are rare in the region, but require maximum preparedness from emergency services and residents. In the coming hours, the situation will remain tense, and all decisions regarding further measures will be made depending on the development of weather conditions.
