emirates7 - On Saturday, Spanish authorities issued a top-level red alert for most of northeastern Catalonia due to expected intense rainfall, leading the national railway operator to halt train services in the region.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) predicted that areas around Barcelona and the province of Tarragona could see up to 90 millimetres of rain—equivalent to 90 litres per square metre—fall within just one hour this evening. The agency warned of a significant flood risk and urged residents to follow civil protection guidelines amid the extreme weather.
Meanwhile, an orange alert—the second-highest warning—was also put in place for several northern and eastern areas, including Aragon and parts of the Valencia region, as heavy rainfall remained a concern.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) predicted that areas around Barcelona and the province of Tarragona could see up to 90 millimetres of rain—equivalent to 90 litres per square metre—fall within just one hour this evening. The agency warned of a significant flood risk and urged residents to follow civil protection guidelines amid the extreme weather.
Meanwhile, an orange alert—the second-highest warning—was also put in place for several northern and eastern areas, including Aragon and parts of the Valencia region, as heavy rainfall remained a concern.