Empordà vs Bages: Two ways of facing the severe windstorms

The contrast between the northern wind culture and the emergency alerts in Central Catalonia sparks debate.

A street in Catalonia with trees swaying violently due to strong northern winds.
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A street in Catalonia with trees swaying violently due to strong northern winds.

The recent windstorm in Catalonia has highlighted the different risk perceptions between Empordà residents, used to the Tramuntana, and those in Bages.

In cities like Manresa, the wind paralyzed daily life, whereas in the Empordà region, school activities often continue despite gusts of 120 km/h. This has led to local criticism regarding the official mobile emergency alerts sent by the Government.
Politicians are now questioning Minister Núria Parlón about the necessity of these alarms. Meanwhile, Meteocat reports extreme data from Portbou, where the wind is strong enough to rip doors off cars, maintaining its legendary status.