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Thousands Evacuated as Torrential Rains Flood Southern Catalonia
13 Oct
Summary
- Thousands spent night in emergency shelters as state of emergency declared
- Dramatic footage shows cars piled up in floodwaters, homes inundated
- Over 1,100 people sheltered after storm battered Terres de l'Ebre region
On October 13th, 2025, thousands of people in southern Catalonia, Spain were forced to seek refuge in emergency shelters as Storm Alice brought torrential rain and devastating flash flooding to the region. The Catalan government declared a state of emergency in five districts, including the hard-hit Tarragona province, where dramatic scenes unfolded.
Footage from the municipality of Godall showed cars piled up on top of each other, engulfed by the powerful floodwaters. The deluge inundated the bottom levels of many homes, and strong currents turned roads into raging rivers, trapping vehicles. Overnight, local sports centers were transformed into shelters and aid points for stranded motorists, with a reported 1,100 people spending the night in these temporary accommodations.
