Storm Oriana brings strong winds to Catalonia this Saturday. Consequently, Carnival celebrations across the region are on high alert. Following Storm Nils, which caused significant disruption earlier this week, Civil Protection (Protecció Civil) has activated safety protocols for public parades.
Storm Oriana Catalonia: Civil Protection Activates Alert Level 4/6
While the region recovers from Storm Nils, officials urge caution rather than alarm. Civil Protection has activated an alert level of 4 out of 6 for Saturday. This is two points lower than Thursday’s warning. However, vigilance remains essential.
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Sergio Delgado, the deputy director of Civil Protection Programmes, clarified the forecast. He stated it does not present a “vital” risk to the population, but “maximum prudence” is required. Authorities warn specific municipalities could experience “singular” wind episodes.
Storm Oriana Catalonia: Impact on Carnival Celebrations
With Carnival festivities scheduled throughout Catalonia this weekend, the timing of Storm Oriana is unfortunate. However, authorities have not issued a blanket cancellation of events. Instead, municipalities must review safety measures for parades and outdoor activities.
We have 24 hours to make adjustments adapted to the reality of each municipality.Sergio Delgado, Deputy Director of Civil Protection Programmes
Town councils must reinforce parade route security. They should modify routes if necessary to guarantee public safety. Delgado noted that if wind speeds are high in a specific area, the parade route should be diverted. Other recommended measures include removing temporary fencing near roadworks. Following similar weather events, emergency services have handled over 1,000 emergency calls related to wind incidents.
Storm Oriana Catalonia: Forecast Gusts Exceeding 100 km/h
The most intense winds will hit the Catalan Pyrenees, Tarragona, and Lleida. Gusts could exceed 100 km/h there. The Costa Brava will also see high winds. Officials noted that area is generally more resilient to such conditions.
While Saturday’s concern is primarily wind, some Carnival activities on Friday may face rain disruption. However, the precipitation should clear before the major parades on Saturday. Therefore, wind remains the primary weather hazard.
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