Flooding in Les Franqueses: 250 liters/m² and facility closures

Torrential rains force the closure of the Sports Complex and Pavilion, affecting numerous streets and traffic routes.

Generic image of heavy rain and flooding on a street in Catalonia.
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Generic image of heavy rain and flooding on a street in Catalonia.

Les Franqueses del Vallès has recorded nearly 250 liters per square meter of rain during the night and early morning of Sunday, October 4th, causing severe disruptions to several streets and municipal facilities.

The intense rainfall has led to the closure of the Municipal Sports Complex and the Corró d'Avall Municipal Pavilion until further notice. Additionally, all matches scheduled for this afternoon have been suspended due to the inability to ensure accessibility to the playing fields.
The most affected areas with traffic restrictions include the access to Can Suquet, Carrer de la Ribera del Congost, Carrer Lleida, Carrer de la Riera, Camí de Can Jep, Carrer de Finlàndia, the C352 from Can Monic to Francesc Macià, Camí de Can Pep, the BV1433 from the 'carro' roundabout (traffic possible with caution), Camí de Cal Ferrer in Corró d'Amunt, the underpass of ctra. Ribes with Anna Maria Mogas, the access to the C-352 towards Granollers from the Can Monic roundabout, the N-152z from the 'carro' roundabout towards La Garriga and the dels Gorcs tunnel.
There are also disruptions on Carrer Aragó (traffic possible with caution) and in sections of Carrer de Catalunya. The danger of approaching the river and streams due to the high water levels is reminded.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de les Franqueses del Vallès (04/10/2026)