The south-east of Spain was hit last week by floods in the Valencia region which left at least 219 dead, according to a still provisional report. New precipitation this time affected Catalonia during the night of Thursday 7 to Friday 8 November.
Showers continue in Spain. While the country experienced torrential rains last week, particularly in the Valencia region, which left at least 219 dead and 89 missing, new precipitation hit Catalonia on the night of Thursday November 7 to Friday November 8.
In the town of Cadaqués, near Girona, the stream of the same name is in flood. Videos and images shared by Internet users on social networks show several streets transformed into waterways.
Cars appear piled up, their noses tilted forward, probably having been swept away by the violent floods.
More than 100 mm of rain in 24 hours
According to the Catalan press agency (ACN), “around thirty vehicles were affected” by the bad weather. These cars had apparently parked near the watercourse, despite warnings from the authorities. Nearby homes were also affected, but no injuries have yet been reported.
The regions of Baix Empordà and Alt, in eastern Catalonia, experienced more than 100 mm of precipitation in the space of 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Institute of Catalonia. They were placed on orange alert this Friday morning.
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In some towns, intense downpours surprised residents. In Portbou, for example, 16.6 mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes and 48 mm in 3 hours.
The Catalan meteorological service updated its warning notice on Thursday, warning that until this Friday, 1 p.m., there were risks of heavy rain locally, with more than 20 mm expected in just half an hour.
