Roda de Berà shares flood management experience from August 22nd with 140 municipalities

The City Council presents actions taken during intense rainfall and lessons learned to improve future emergency response.

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The Roda de Berà City Council participated in a virtual meeting with 140 Catalan municipalities to share experiences and actions taken during the intense rainfall on August 22nd.

During the session, the emergency's development, service coordination, and actions during critical hours and the recovery phase were presented. Topics such as the application of the DUPROCIM (Municipal Civil Protection Single Document) and communication management with the media were also discussed.
The torrential rains on August 22nd caused a total of 126 incidents in the municipality, including mobility issues, water accumulation, sewage problems, fallen trees, and infrastructure damage. The situation required a coordinated response from various emergency services.
One of the most significant operations was the preventive evacuation of the Arc de Berà campsite, where approximately 200 people were displaced to the municipal sports center, set up as a temporary reception area. Later, the progressive return of evacuees was organized.
The meeting highlighted the roles of the Local Police and the Roda de Berà Civil Protection Volunteers Association, detailing the intervention timeline and DUPROCIM implementation. Communication management with the media and public information were also covered.
Lessons learned for future emergencies included the need to review flood-prone areas, improve drainage system maintenance, strengthen evacuation and reception protocols, and optimize coordination and communication channels among services.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Roda de Berà (13/11/2026)