Severe Storms Cause Flooding, Injuries, and Evacuations in Northeastern Spain

Northeastern Spain is grappling with severe weather conditions that have unleashed intense rainfall, leading to significant flooding and destruction across the region. The downpour has resulted in at least seven injuries, with one person reported to be in a more serious condition.

Authorities ordered the evacuation of hundreds of people from a campsite as a precautionary measure. Approximately 300 individuals were relocated from the affected campsite, with 100 finding temporary shelter in a municipal gymnasium. Firefighters were actively engaged, undertaking around 200 operations, many of which involved rescuing individuals trapped in vehicles on flooded roads.

The coastal area of El Vendrell, a city with a population of about 40,000, experienced inundation with over half a meter of water. Neighboring municipalities, including Coma-Ruga and Torredembarra, also saw several roads flooded, according to Catalan public television.

Some areas within the Catalonia region recorded rainfall exceeding 100 liters per square meter, as reported by the local meteorological service. Certain parts of the Catalan coast experienced an astonishing 200 liters of rain in just a few hours, highlighting the extreme intensity of the storm.