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Cadaqués Flash Flood

Heavy rainfall in Cadaqués, Spain caused a river to overflow, sweeping away 32 cars. No injuries were reported.

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Protection CivilCecat (Centre De Coordinació Operativa De Catalunya)Mossos D'esquadraBomberosAemet (Agencia Estatal De Meteorología)

Pia Serinyana

What caused the flooding in Cadaqués?: Heavy rainfall in Cadaqués, Girona, Spain caused the overflow of a river, resulting in 32 cars being swept away and piled up under a bridge.
When did the most intense rainfall occur?: The most intense rainfall occurred between 2 am and 3 am, with significant amounts of water accumulating in just a few minutes. The heavy rain was concentrated in the Pení mountains, which drained into the river.
Were there any injuries reported due to the flooding?: No one was injured in the incident, according to the mayor, Pia Serinyana, and emergency services.
Why were cars parked in the prohibited area near the river?: Despite warnings from the Cecat (Catalonia's Operational Coordination Center), several cars were parked in a prohibited area near the river and were subsequently swept away by the floodwaters.
What is the current alert status for flood emergencies in the region?: Protection Civil maintains a pre-alert for flood emergencies in the Alt and Baix Empordà regions, with potential rainfall reaching 100 liters per square meter in 24 hours.

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