Heavy rains put northeastern Spain on alert, forcing closure of six Catalonia roads

Heavy rainfall has placed northeastern Spain on alert, prompting authorities to close six roads across Catalonia as flooding and the risk of landslides affected the region.

The regional government, the Generalitat, issued three Es-Alert warnings, a mobile phone alert system used in Spain to notify residents of imminent risks, as intense rain triggered flooding in several areas. Several roads have remained cut off due to the flooding, with some closures also linked to landslides caused by the saturated ground.

Civil protection authorities urged residents in affected areas to avoid unnecessary travel and to follow official guidance as the weather situation developed. Spain's northeastern regions, including Catalonia, have experienced episodes of intense, localized rainfall in recent years that have periodically caused flash flooding and transportation disruptions.

Emergency services were deployed to manage the affected roadways and to respond to any incidents linked to the flooding, though the extent of damage to infrastructure and any impact on local communities was still being assessed as the rain continued to affect the region.

Authorities are expected to continue monitoring weather conditions and may issue further alerts if additional rainfall exacerbates flooding risks. Travelers in the region have been advised to check road closure updates before planning journeys through the affected areas of Catalonia.