Gabrielle storm put it ValenciaCastemon and Tarragona in Red Alarm Monday (29.09.2025) due to rains that may throw over 180 liters of water per square meter in a few hours, causing serious flooding.
Valencia is again on a high alarm due to heavy rainfall, according to the red alarms issued by the State Meteorological Service (AET) in Spain, drawing attention to catastrophic floods in the surrounding areas.
On Sunday afternoon, residents of Valencia received an extraordinary notice to their mobile phones from the Civil Protection Service, which was sent through the ES-ALERT system.
They warned of an excellent risk that, in some areas, could last until midnight on Monday.
All this year after the devastating Dana storm again in Valencia, where more than 220 people died in landslides in October 2024 and many lost their means of living. The Spanish government, in fact, has allocated 14 billion euros in emergency.
Dana bad weather
On October 29, 2024, torrential rains caused, brought in severe thunderstorms corresponding to a full-year water volume, which hit areas of Eastern Spain, including the Valencia community, Castile-La Mandza and Andalusia.
The floods caused have resulted in the deaths of about 232 people, with three more missing and significant damage. It is one of the most deadly natural disasters in Spain’s history.
Although similar torrential rains had occurred in the past, the floods were more intense, probably due to the effects of climate change.
The poor preparation and inadequate reaction of the regional and national governments to the disaster probably have evolved the human cost of the incident, especially in Valencia.
After the floods, thousands of volunteers from all over Spain and numerous non -profit organizations were mobilized to help clean up and rehabilitation.
What should citizens do in the event of extreme rainfall?
The Spanish authorities insist that, in the event of a red alarm, the safest is to avoid unnecessary trips. The Spanish Civil Protection Service says citizens should remain in their homes unless there are excellent circumstances.
He adds that in no case should citizens attempt to cross flooded areas, roads or tunnels, as they can be converted into deadly traps in a few seconds, as happened during the Dana deadly storm on October 29, 2024.
It also warns of the risk of approaching rivers, ravines and low land. Even if they have not been flooded at present, these areas may suddenly flood due to the accumulation of water in high areas.
If they live in a particularly vulnerable area, it is recommended to move to higher floors of your home or to a safe high ground.