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Mobile alerts issued for severe windstorms in Baix Camp and Ebro

Civil Protection urges the suspension of Carnival events as wind gusts exceed 140 km/h in southern Catalonia.

Image of a truck overturned on a highway due to strong winds.
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Image of a truck overturned on a highway due to strong winds.

Civil Protection issued an ES-Alert emergency message this Saturday to mobile phones in Baix Camp and Terres de l'Ebre due to dangerous wind conditions.

Wind speeds reached 146.5 km/h in Mas de Barberans and over 130 km/h in l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. Authorities have recommended canceling Carnival parades and avoiding non-essential travel.
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"The wind intensity in the Baix Camp and Ebro areas is higher than initially expected."

Imma Solé · Civil Protection Deputy Director
The AP-7 highway has been closed northbound at l'Hospitalet de l'Infant after a truck overturned. Additionally, 1,700 customers in Amposta are currently without electricity.

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