Over 360 calls to Firefighters due to strong wind storm in Camp de Tarragona and Ebre

Mistral gusts exceeded 150 km/h in Valls, causing park closures, facade damage, and traffic restrictions.

Generic image of a street affected by a wind storm, with fallen branches and damaged signs.
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Generic image of a street affected by a wind storm, with fallen branches and damaged signs.

The Bombers de la Generalitat managed 366 alerts until 3:00 PM on Sunday, with the majority concentrated in Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l'Ebre due to the severe gale.

The emergency service received 366 alerts until Sunday afternoon, with 261 calls originating from Camp de Tarragona and 55 from Terres de l'Ebre. The towns most affected by the storm, with gusts approaching 140 km/h, were Mont-roig del Camp, Reus, Valls, and Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant.
In Valls, the capital of Alt Camp, the mistral registered a maximum gust of 156 km/h at 7:43 AM, forcing the closure of a gas station due to roof damage. The Valls City Council closed all public parks and suspended outdoor sports activities, while municipal services removed fallen trees in the Plaça dels Pins and facade elements. In Riudoms, the facade of the CAP (Primary Care Center) suffered damage.

"This indication is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice, for safety reasons."

Tarragona City Council · Tarragona City Council
The Tarragona City Council also suspended all outdoor sports activities, with wind gusts near 90 km/h. Simultaneously, the 112 emergency phone received 448 wind-related calls, over half (52.12%) originating from Baix Camp. The Catalan Traffic Service restricted the circulation of articulated vehicles on the AP-7 between Cambrils and L'Ampolla.
Protecció Civil maintains the Ventcat plan alert across thirty counties, recommending limiting outdoor activities and securing unstable elements on facades and balconies, especially in Montsià, Baix Ebre, Baix Camp, Alt Camp, and Tarragonès.
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