Storm Harry has caused serious incidents in Girona, where the accumulation of more than 200 liters of rain since Friday has left 13 roads cut off this Wednesday, mainly in Baix Empordà and Alt Empordà, due to flooding and fallen trees.
Road and rail transport affected in Girona
The GI-643 between Gualta and Parlavà and the C-252 between Vilabertran and Peralada remain closed due to water accumulation. The Carretera dels Àngels in Quart is also still cut off due to flooding, and the N-2 in Sant Julià de Ramis is closed due to fallen trees. Rodalies services are stopped throughout Catalonia following two derailments, one of them fatal in Gelida. On Tuesday, a train on the RG1 line derailed between Blanes and Maçanet after hitting a rock, with no injuries reported.
One deceased in Palau-sator and emergency operations
A 60-year-old resident of Fontanilles died after being swept away with his vehicle while crossing a stream in Palau-sator. The body was located inside the vehicle and recovered by the firefighters around midnight. The official identification of the deceased is to be carried out by the Mossos d'Esquadra. Between 8:00 PM on Tuesday and 6:00 AM on Wednesday, firefighters received 22 calls in the province, mostly for leaks in homes, some flooding, landslides, or clearing roads due to fallen trees. The Girona Region continues to be the one with the most calls for firefighters.
Rivers, reservoirs, and the situation on the Costa Brava
The Onyar River's flow decreased this Wednesday after having caused the closure of shops and the evacuation of ground floors in Girona. The Ter River overflowed in Verges, while the Daró did not overflow in La Bisbal. The Catalan Water Agency has announced that between January 15 and 19, water release from most reservoirs was increased to create a greater safety margin.
- The reservoirs of the Ter system released up to 75 m³/s
- Darnius-Boadella reached 10 m³/s
- From Monday, January 19, these values were reduced to 5 m³/s and 1.8 m³/s respectively
On the Costa Brava, the Begur buoy registered wave peaks of over 10 meters. The Blanes City Council reports that the sand deposited by the waves has gained ground on several stretches of the promenade, especially in front of Blanes Centre beach, the Marina promenade, and the S'Abanell promenade. NORA operators continue to work on cleaning the streets and removing sand
"Between January 15 and 19, water release from most reservoirs was increased to create a greater safety margin" - Spokesperson, Catalan Water Agency
The situation remains under surveillance throughout the province of Girona, where emergency services are keeping their operations active in response to new incidents stemming from the storm.