The Generalitat Valenciana activated Situació 0 of the Pla Especial d’Inundacions for the hydrological zone of Sénia-Baix Maestrat in the province of Castellón . The Centro de Coordinación de Emergencias reported that an orange alert was also in force. The move was prompted by persistent heavy rain and warnings from Agencia Estatal de Meteorología.
According to the 112 Valencian Community was activated shortly after midnight. Situació 0 denotes an early stage of heightened alert under the Valencian flood plan: authorities, civil protection services and municipalities prepare for possible flooding, rapid run-off and damage to transport routes. The Generalitat urged the municipalities concerned to activate their emergency plans, monitor waterways closely and secure critical infrastructure.
The state weather agency had issued orange and, locally, red severe-weather warnings for parts of the coast and north of Castellón, as well as sections of the neighbouring province of Valencia. Very intense rainfall is possible in a short period, it said. In areas at risk, ES-Alertalerts were sent to mobile phones to inform the public of the heightened risk. The authorities advise people to avoid flood zones around streams and barrancos, postpone non-essential journeys and move to higher floors of buildings if water levels rise rapidly.
No reports of large-scale evacuations or serious damage were available early in the morning. Emergency services are continually assessing the situation, as local showers and run-off can shift rapidly. Statements about the scale and duration of possible disruption remain provisional until reliable official situation reports are available.
By activating Situació 0 under the Pla Especial d’Inundacions, the Generalitat is following a standard procedure that ensures coordination between regional civil protection, municipalities and state services. In the Sénia-Baix Maestrat area, characterised by short, steep catchments, heavy rainfall can lead to flash floods particularly quickly. The authorities therefore stress the importance of early warnings, clear communication channels and following safety guidance until the warning level is lowered or lifted.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).