The storm affecting Catalonia since the weekend keeps the regions of Girona and the coast of Barcelona and Tarragona on alert, where intense rainfall, strong waves, and wind have been recorded. Authorities expect the situation to continue until Wednesday, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the Gloria storm.
Accumulated rainfall and warnings on the coast
This morning, more than 50 liters were collected in Portbou and 38 liters in Cabanes, in Alt Empordà, one of the most affected areas along with Garrotxa and Selva. The Meteorological Service of Catalonia warns that rainfall could exceed 200 liters accumulated by Tuesday in some areas.
On Sunday, Protecció Civil activated ES-ALERT alerts in 19 coastal municipalities in Alt and Baix Empordà. Today, new alerts will be sent to mobile phones due to strong waves on the coast of Barcelona and Tarragona
Waves and wind on the Costa Brava
Waves have exceeded four meters in a large part of the Alt and Baix Empordà. The Cap de Begur buoy registered a maximum peak of 4.68 meters at eight in the morning. In Portbou, the wind reached gusts of 70.9 km/h at the Belitres pass.
Snow and avalanche risk in the Pyrenees and Montseny
Significant snowfall is expected for Monday in Ripollès, with accumulations of more than 20 centimeters above 1,400 meters. By the end of the episode, up to half a meter of snow could accumulate at this altitude and more than 80 centimeters at higher elevations, especially wet snow. Snow is also forecast for MontsenyCivil Protection has activated an avalanche danger alert and recommends traveling through these areas with a vehicle equipped with chains, a charged mobile phone, a blanket, water, and other emergency items. Furthermore, it urges against skiing off-piste.
Municipal Devices and Local Impacts
In Blanes, Civil Protection and the Local Police are monitoring viewpoints, promenades, breakwaters, and river outlets. Dangerous access points have been closed, and areas affected by the storm are being cleaned. The cleaning company NORA has relocated the weekly market stalls from the Paseo de Mar to a less exposed area after mechanically and manually cleaning the sand and water brought in by the sea.In Cadaqués, the stream remains closed to vehicles and the market has been moved to a less exposed parking lot. In La Jonquera, all access to the river is closed as a precaution due to the forecast of rain and possible flooding, with constant monitoring by municipal services.In Figueres, the fall of a tree in Parc Bosc has forced the city council to close access until further notice
- Civil Protection maintains the alert and asks for extreme caution in the most affected areas
- Authorities insist on avoiding unnecessary travel and following the recommendations of emergency services