This new measure follows severe flooding events in Amposta and Alcanar, where stationary storms caused significant damage. Previously, alerts were only triggered by 24-hour cumulative rainfall or very short 30-minute bursts, leaving a gap for medium-duration intense storms.
“"These are very local phenomena that usually remain static in one place for 3 to 5 hours, causing medium and small river basins to overflow."
Starting April 13, the updated protocol will also focus on restoring essential services like water and electricity. Civil Protection experts analyzed 54 major rain events between 2012 and 2020 to define this new safety standard.
