New Flooding in Spain’s Girona Region Displaces Vehicles

The Girona region in north-eastern Spain has experienced renewed flooding, with approximately 30 vehicles carried away in the town of Cadaqués, as reported by Spanish media. Footage shared by a local journalist depicted a powerful rush of water flowing through a street and a collection of cars obstructing a bridge during the early hours of Friday. This recent flooding event in the country did not result in any reported casualties. However, over 200 individuals perished last week, predominantly in the Valencia area, during one of Europe’s most severe floods this century. That catastrophe provoked significant public outrage directed at authorities for their delayed issuance of emergency warnings. In Cadaqués, during the early hours of Friday morning, the inundation led to approximately 30 vehicles accumulating beneath a bridge, Catalonia’s fire service stated on X, confirming that fortunately no individuals were harmed or stranded. Further hazardous weather conditions are anticipated in the region on Friday night. Catalonia’s meteorological service issued a rain warning effective from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon for the Alt Emporda area, which encompasses Cadaqués. The weather agency cautioned that rainfall intensity might surpass 20 mm (0.7 inches) within a 30-minute period. The agency documented 76.8 mm (3 inches) of precipitation in Cadaqués on 7 and 8 November, and over 100 mm was registered in two adjacent towns. Spain experienced 72% more rainfall between 1 October and 5 November compared to the typical amount for that duration, as per Aemet, Spain’s weather agency. This precipitation, which specialists indicated was exacerbated by climate change, resulted in sudden flash floods that confined individuals within their vehicles. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.