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Heavy rainfall in Costa Dorada causes injuries and evacuations

In Costa Dorada, Spain, multiple people were injured and hundreds evacuated due to extreme weather conditions.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Last night, at least seven to eleven people were injured in Costa Dorada, located south of Barcelona, due to extreme rainfall. The fire department received around 700 calls and conducted over 200 interventions, including evacuations from nightclubs and campsites. A series of intense showers caused significant disruption in the region around Tarragona.

According to the Spanish newspaper El País, some areas received up to 200 liters of rain per square meter. Due to the flooding, between 300 and 400 people needed to be evacuated from campsites and other buildings. Exact figures vary by source, but the number of evacuations is substantial.

In the port of Roda de Berà, near Tarragona, a wall collapsed at a residence due to the rainfall. Three family members were injured, one of them seriously. This incident is one of the most notable reported following the stormy conditions.

Archive photo: Heavy rainfall in Costa Dorada causes injuries and evacuations — Archive photoPhoto: Rob Bogaerts / Anefo · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The heavy rainfall began on Friday evening and lasted until Saturday night, leading to significant problems for residents and tourists in the region. The fire department was active in providing assistance and managing the damage.

The situation has resulted in various evacuations, particularly in areas where emergencies were most urgent. Recovery efforts are also expected in the coming days following the damage caused by the extreme weather.

Local authorities have not yet officially confirmed the total number of injuries, as different sources report varying figures. Further information regarding the impact of the rainfall is expected to follow in the coming hours and days.

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