Sant Quirze activates flood plan amid heavy rain forecast

The City Council urges citizens to exercise extreme caution and follow emergency service instructions due to predicted showers and storms for Wednesday.

Cloudy sky with storm clouds over a town in Catalunya with the first raindrops falling.
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Cloudy sky with storm clouds over a town in Catalunya with the first raindrops falling.

The Sant Quirze del Vallès City Council has activated the Municipal Action Plan for floods (PAM INUNCAT) to an alert phase due to the forecast of heavy rain and storms for Wednesday.

Given the forecast of heavy rain and storms announced by the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya for Wednesday, the Sant Quirze del Vallès City Council has activated the Municipal Action Plan for floods (PAM INUNCAT) to an alert phase. According to CECAT, the episode will affect a large part of the territory with showers that could be locally intense, accompanied by thunderstorms, hail, and strong wind gusts.
In Sant Quirze del Vallès, the meteorological forecast includes the possibility of thunderstorms throughout Wednesday. For this reason, municipal authorities are asking citizens to exercise extreme caution, especially during the most intense rainfall, and to follow the instructions of emergency services at all times.
It is recommended to avoid unnecessary travel and, if driving, to do so with great prudence, adapting speed to road conditions. The importance of not crossing streams, torrents, or flood-prone areas, either on foot or by vehicle, and avoiding parking there is also emphasized.
At home, it is suggested to remove or secure objects that could fall or be moved by the wind, keep drains and gutters clean, and pay special attention to terraces, patios, and balconies. During storms, stay away from wooded areas, unstable structures, and other elements that could pose a risk due to strong wind gusts.
Civil Protection reminds us of the importance of self-protection measures and prudence during intense rainfall episodes. The City Council will monitor the evolving situation and inform about any changes or impacts in the municipality through its official channels.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Sant Quirze del Vallès (08/09/2026)