Intensifying Weather Threatens Aragón and Catalonia as Red Alert Issued

The situation in northeastern Spain remains precarious as authorities brace for more severe weather conditions. Following intense rainfall on Saturday night, which affected several municipalities in Aragón such as Tarazona, Grisén, Figueruelas, Pradilla de Ebro, Pleitas, and Bárboles, the region is now facing another day fraught with rain and alerts. By mid-morning on Sunday, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) declared a red alert for the Bajo Aragón region of Teruel and the Central Depression area of Lleida, raising concerns to the utmost level due to the forecast of over 100 liters of rain within a single hour across extensive areas of Aragón. In addition to the red alert, an orange alert persists throughout the rest of the community and extends into Catalonia, with similar warnings implemented in Navarra, where heavy rains are also anticipated in the upcoming hours. According to AEMET, accumulations may surpass 60 mm in just one hour, signaling extraordinary hazards such as flooding and flash floods. Consequently, residents are urged to avoid areas near watercourses and flood-prone zones. The imminent threat of torrential downpours in Bajo Aragón and the Central Depression of Lleida has prompted the activation of a red alert warning, with expectations that these warnings may spread to additional regions. In response to the adverse effects of the overnight rainfall, the regional government has deployed the Military Emergency Unit (UME) to assist in the affected areas. While material damages from the recent weather events have yet to be fully assessed, preliminary reports indicate numerous incidents. Fortunately, there have been no reported human losses thus far. As the situation develops, residents are encouraged to stay informed and heed warnings from local authorities. The community's safety remains the top priority amid this alarming weather outlook. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2