Over 200 Emergency Calls as Strong Winds Batter Southern Catalonia

Wind gusts reached 150 km/h in Terres de l'Ebre, causing damage to buildings and vehicles.

Generic image of a street affected by strong winds with police presence.
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Generic image of a street affected by strong winds with police presence.

The Catalan Fire Department responded to 215 emergency calls on February 14 as a severe windstorm swept through the Terres de l'Ebre region.

Wind speeds peaked at nearly 150 km/h in the Montsià and Baix Ebre districts. Tortosa recorded the highest number of incidents with 24 interventions, followed by Roquetes and l'Ametlla de Mar.
Reported damage includes fallen walls affecting parked cars in Tortosa and significant structural damage to the sports hall roof in la Sénia. Firefighters also worked to clear fallen trees, traffic signs, and solar panels from public roads.