The alert, issued by the Catalan Meteorological Service (Meteocat), is extensive across the entire territory, with special attention to the coast, pre-coastal areas, and the central zone, where more than 20 liters per square meter are expected to fall in just 30 minutes.
“"It is not the time to do high mountain activities; there will be fog, snow, cold, and poor visibility."
The agency has raised the warning to orange (high danger) for rain accumulation in nine regions, including Alta Ribagorça, Pallars Jussà, Ripollès, and Camp de Tarragona, where 50 to 70 liters have already been recorded in places like Constantí. These areas are expected to exceed the threshold of 100 l/m² in 24 hours.
Given the forecast for increased river flow, preventive water release has begun at the Foix, Darnius, Sau, and Susqueda reservoirs, which currently exceed 86% capacity, in order to create space for the incoming water and prevent flooding issues.
Furthermore, the risk of avalanche remains in the Pyrenees, where snow has fallen at medium altitudes (starting at 1,500 meters), and drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution, with snow chains mandatory on about fifteen roads, primarily in the Western Pyrenees.
