Spain's meteorological agency has put the eastern Valencia region under red alert for heavy rains, amid fears of a repeat of floods that killed 235 people last October in the area.
Spain's Aemet weather agency warned of "extraordinary danger" in Tarragona, Castellon, and Valencia for this evening, and tomorrow, a warning echoed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Citing the Aemet weather alert, Mr Sanchez called on citizens to follow the instructions of the emergency services at all times.
Schools and colleges will stay closed in the city of Valencia itself on Monday, local officials announced, which also said public spaces would close for the day, including libraries, parks, gardens, markets and cemeteries.
City residents received a red alert on their phones this afternoon warning of the severe weather.
The Irish Embassy in Madrid said Irish citizens in the region should follow instructions of local authorities.
The Spanish meteorological agency has issued a red rain warning for Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona.
— Embassy of Ireland, Madrid (@IrlEmbMadrid) September 28, 2025
Irish citizens should follow the instructions of the local authorities.
If you require consular assistance, please contact the Irish Embassy in Madrid on +34 914364093. https://t.co/jeQ0wsQC5R
The flooding provoked by last October's torrential rain was exacerbated by the effects of climate change.
Local people have staged a series of protests since against what they allege was mismanagement of the crisis last year, saying regional officials did not warn them in time despite a weather agency having issued an alert.
