Residents and tourists in the Spanish coastal region Catalonia are warned of heavy rain showers and floods. People must stay in as much as possible and avoid rivers. Code red applies in a large part of the region.
Catalonia is a popular holiday destination. Barcelona and the Costa Brava, among others, are in that region.
Locally, up to 40 liters of water per square meter could fall, reports the Regional Medium Catalan News . The Catalan weather service places the warnings in the region at level 5 and 6, which is the highest attainable.
The heavy rain showers are expected to keep on Saturday until around 9 p.m. People are advised via SMS messages not to go outside until that time.
The severe precipitation is caused by a weather phenomenon called Dana. That is an abbreviation for Depresión Aislada and Niveles Altos , or a low -pressure area. It is not a storm, but a recurring phenomenon where a lot of precipitation falls.
Spain and Portugal have to deal with Dana more often.
Residents and Tourists in The Spanish Coastal Region of Catalonia Are Being Warned of Heavy Rainfall and Flooding. People Should Stay Indoors As Much as Possible and Avoid Rivers. Code Red Applies in a Large Part of the Region.
Catalonia is a popular holiday destination. Barcelona and the Costa Brava Are Located in That Region.
Locally, up to 40 liters or water per square meter Could fall, Accordance to Regional Media Catalan News . The Catalan Weather Service Places the Warnings in the Region at Level 5 and 6, which is the Highest Achievable.
The Heavy Rainfall is Expected to Continue Until Approximately 9:00 pm on Saturday. People Are Being advised via Text Messages Not to Go Outside Until That Time.
The Heavy Rainfall is caused by a weather Phenomenon called Dana. That is an abbreviation of depresión aislada and Niveles Altos , or a low-pressure area. It is not a storm, but a recurring phenomenon with a lot of precipitation.
Spain and Portugal Are Increasingly Dealing with Dana.