Communities affected by the alert
The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued orange weather warnings for seven autonomous communities , particularly in areas along the Mediterranean coast. In the Balearic Islands, Mallorca remains under an orange alert for heavy rain, while Ibiza and Formentera are under a yellow alert with up to 20 liters per square meter expected per hour . In the Valencian Community , the province of Castellón is under an orange alert, where rainfall of up to 40 liters per square meter is anticipated , while Valencia and Alicante remain under yellow alerts for rain and thunderstorms.
Catalonia is also being affected by the DANA storm, with orange alerts in Tarragona for rainfall of up to 100 liters in twelve hours. In Girona, 20 liters per square meter are expected in one hour, along with the possibility of thunderstorms with hail.
See more about torrential rains and warnings in the Mediterranean
In Andalusia , the province of AlmerÃa has activated an orange alert due to 30 liters of rain per square meter in one hour in areas such as the AlmerÃa coast and the Almanzora Valley. In Málaga, Granada, and Cádiz, a yellow alert remains in effect due to heavy rain, rough seas, and storms. The provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza in Aragon and Albacete in Castilla-La Mancha, as well as the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, are also under a yellow alert.
Evolution of DANA
According to AEMET 's forecasts , the DANA (isolated high-level depression) will continue to affect the Iberian Peninsula throughout the week. It is expected to move southwest , settling near the Gulf of Cádiz and giving rise to a cold low-pressure system, which could worsen weather conditions in southern Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar area. For more information on the evolution of heavy rainfall in Spain, see this article on recent storms.
In the Mediterranean, easterly winds will continue to develop, intensifying rainfall in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and Murcia . On Tuesday, accumulations of up to 150 liters per square meter in 24 hours are expected in some areas. The storms could be intense and the rain persistent.
How long will the rains continue?
The episode of intense rainfall caused by the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) is expected to continue at least until Thursday, although heavy rains could extend into Saturday in some areas. According to AEMET (the Spanish State Meteorological Agency), the worst day of this episode will be Tuesday, the 29th , with the highest probability of torrential rain in the Valencian Community and Murcia. For more details on the forecasts, see AEMET's analysis.
On Wednesday the 30th , the heaviest rainfall is expected in the western Alboran Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the lower Guadalquivir River basin, as well as in the northeast quadrant, particularly in Castellón and Tarragona. From Thursday onwards , the cut-off low (DANA) could move towards Portugal, bringing relief to the Mediterranean region , where heavy rains would give way to more moderate precipitation.
The rainfall, although intense, will bring with it another phenomenon: the arrival of haze in some areas. This Tuesday and Wednesday, mud rain could affect areas of southeastern Spain, the Balearic Islands, and possibly parts of central Spain and the eastern Cantabrian coast. The presence of suspended dust in the atmosphere will generate this type of precipitation, commonly known as " blood rain ." To better understand the effects of this rain, consult this article on mud rain and haze.
Southern regions of the Iberian Peninsula, such as Andalusia and Extremadura, will also experience rain, although less intense than in the Mediterranean . In Extremadura, rainfall is expected to continue until Friday, although no alerts have been issued at this time. For additional information on rainfall conditions in different areas, please consult the report on Storm Eowyn.
