This Sunday, data from the Catalan Meteorological Service (SMC) confirmed the intensity of the episode, with significant readings such as 130 km/h at Tosa d’Alp. The situation has had a considerable impact on emergency services, with Berguedà ranking as the third region with the most calls to 112, accounting for 13.56% of the total.
The Central Emergency Region has managed a total of 40 incidents, mostly related to fallen trees and architectural elements. One of the most notable events occurred in Berga, where the wind once again tore off the roof of the municipal brigade's warehouse for the second time in a few weeks, fortunately without causing personal injuries. In the Valldan industrial estate, strong gusts caused various material damages.
“"The truth is, it's very scary. Everything is flying around. It has damaged several skylights, and it's not very advisable to drive through the streets given the risk posed by the storm."
Anxiety has spread among residents and businesses in the area. In Alt Urgell, the wind knocked over six motorcycles, forcing Firefighters to intervene and restrict motorcycle traffic on the C-14 between Bassella and Coll de Nargó. Additionally, about fifteen roads have been affected by fallen trees in regions such as Alt Empordà, Ripollès, Garrotxa, Gironès, and Maresme, according to the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT).
The 112 emergency telephone received a total of 828 calls related to the wind episode by 2 PM, with Baix Empordà (267 calls), Alt Empordà, and Gironès being the regions with the most incidents. Castell-Platja d'Aro, Palamós, and Calonge-Sant Antoni were the most affected towns. Concurrently, an intense snowfall in the Western Pyrenees has impacted a dozen roads, with the snowline dropping to 600 meters, particularly in Vall d'Aran, Pallars Sobirà, and Alta Ribagorça.
