Civil Protection urges Carnival cancellations due to high winds

The alert impacts Ripollès and the Pyrenees, where authorities advise against outdoor activities due to dangerous wind gusts.

Generic image of a mountain street in Catalonia during a wind storm.
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Generic image of a mountain street in Catalonia during a wind storm.

The sub-director of Civil Protection, Imma Solé, urged municipalities in wind-alert areas like Ripollès to suspend Carnival parades this Saturday to ensure public safety.

Mobile alerts were sent to regions including Ripollès, Cerdanya, and Alt Empordà. Imma Solé emphasized that these events involve large crowds and children, making them vulnerable to extreme weather.

"We do not want them to find themselves in a risky situation. The recommendation is very clear."

Imma Solé · Sub-director of Civil Protection
Emergency services have handled hundreds of incidents, including 305 interventions by Firefighters. In Ripollès, power outages have been reported in the Beget area.