Given the intense rain in the city, the alert stage of the Municipal Emergency Plan for Insufficient Drainage has been activated. People are advised to take greater care and avoid areas where flooding may occur, as well as to remove items at home which may get dragged away by water.
The recommendations for episodes of intense rainfall are:
At home
- Check rooftops, lightning conductors, drainage points and drainpipes, and clear them of any accumulated rubbish.
- Disconnect electrical appliances and remove outside furniture and other items that may be dragged away by water.
- Keep pets indoors.
- Keep any toxic products away from where water may reach.
- Keep useful items to hand: a mobile phone and charger, essential medicines, clothing and personal documentation.
In the car
- Slow down
- Brake smoothly.
- Stop if you need to.
- Do not cross flooded areas.
- Keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
You can find full safety recommendations on the website for the Barcelona Fire Service.