Vergel and Els Poblets issue urgent warning over risk of Girona river flooding

The warning, directed at residents of both municipalities, was issued on the morning of Monday 19 October because the Girona riverbed was at capacity as it passes through Vergel due to the heavy rainfall affecting the comarca that day.

According to AVAMET data, the Vergel weather station had recorded 33.2 litres per square metre in just the first few hours of Monday, bringing the total rainfall over the previous 24 hours to 94.4 litres per square metre and over the previous 48 hours to 122.2 litres per square metre.

Inland within the comarca, in the same Girona basin, figures were even higher: AVAMET counted 545 litres per square metre at Refugi La Figuereta in Vall d'Ebo, and 381.2 litres at the Plana weather station in Orba. Such rainfall can result in increased river flow downstream, as AEMET had already forecast for the day.

Given this situation, residents are urged to take extra precautions, stay in safe places and avoid unnecessary journeys, as well as not approaching the riverbed, bridges, ravines or any areas at risk of flooding. Residents are also advised not to use vehicles or attempt to cross flooded streets or roads, even if the water appears shallow, and to take special care in basements, garages and ground floors in flood-risk areas, without putting lives at risk to recover cars or other objects.

Residents must follow instructions from the Local Police and emergency services, stay informed through official channels and contact 112 if they find themselves in a dangerous situation.