Alert for storms in the Ebro valley: where sudden floods may occur this afternoon

The storms will once again take center stage this Saturday in the Ebro valley, with a risk of sudden floods in various points of Aragón, Navarra, and Catalonia. The Ebro Hydrographic Confederation (CHE) has warned of the possibility of rapid increases in flow rates, while the AEMET has active weather warnings for rain, storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

The situation is particularly concentrated during the afternoon, so emergency services are urging extreme caution in areas near rivers, ravines, and waterways, especially given the possibility of intense precipitation in a short time.

Where is there a risk of floods?

The CHE is monitoring various points of the basin due to the possibility of sudden floods associated with the storms.

The risk mainly affects areas of Aragón, Navarra, and Catalonia, with special attention to the evolution of the waterways and tributaries of the Ebro.

Episodes of intense rain can cause rapid increases in water levels, even if the precipitation is not recorded directly at the affected point.

Weather warnings for this afternoon

The AEMET maintains warnings for phenomena associated with storms in various areas of the northeastern peninsula. Among the expected risks are intense rains, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

The situation can change rapidly throughout the afternoon, so it is recommended to check the update of the weather warnings before traveling.

Huesca, Zaragoza, Teruel, and Lleida, among the areas to monitor

Within the environment of the Ebro valley, the evolution of the storms requires special attention to Huesca, Zaragoza, Teruel, and Lleida, as well as various points in Navarra.

The combination of intense storms and rapid accumulation of water can generate problems on roads, underpasses, areas near waterways, and urban areas.

What to do in the event of a sudden flood

In the event of an intense storm, authorities recommend avoiding approaching rivers, ravines, and flood-prone areas and not attempting to cross a water-covered area with a vehicle.

The risk can appear in a matter of minutes, so the weather forecast and the evolution of the waterways will be key during the next few hours.

The situation will remain under surveillance this afternoon in the Ebro valley, with special attention to Aragón, Navarra, and Catalonia. To know the evolution of the warnings, it is advisable to consult the updates from AEMET and the CHE.