The city of Terrassa is experiencing a period of extreme temperatures, reaching 38.8°C on Wednesday, the peak of a suffocating and prolonged heatwave. Weather forecasts indicate this situation will persist in the coming days, with a slight, barely perceptible respite expected for Friday and Saturday.
Civil Protection has maintained the PROCICAT plan alert due to high day and night temperatures, necessitating extreme caution. In response to the wildfire risk and intense heat, the mayor of Terrassa, Jordi Ballart, activated the Municipal Emergency Plan on Tuesday, advising heightened vigilance for children, the elderly, and chronically ill individuals to prevent heatstroke and dehydration.
Data from Meteocat shows that, in addition to the midday high of 38.8°C, the night minimum was 22.1°C, with a very high thermal sensation. Thursday is expected to see highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Across Catalonia, since July 5th, the SEM has attended to 140 individuals due to high temperatures, with 60% requiring an ambulance and 40% managed via telephone.
The wildfire risk is at an emergency phase with the INFOCAT plan activated. Access to the Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park remains closed for safety. The Rural Agents have implemented level 4 of the Alfa Plan in 210 municipalities, including Terrassa.
Concurrently, the Firefighters are working to control multiple simultaneous fires, exacerbated by low humidity. The fire in Sentmenat remains active, having already affected 181 hectares. The public is urged to avoid any risky behavior in forests and to call 112 if smoke is detected.
