Severe weather hits Valencia again, schools remain closed
Heavy rain caused disruption in Valencia and Castellón, while further showers were expected.
There is news on this story (Saturday, 3 October 2026, 13:27): Flooding in Spain claims one life
The Spanish region of Valencia continued to face heavy rain and a risk of flooding on Friday. Schools in the city of Valencia remained closed as a precaution, and dozens of incidents were reported.
The Spanish weather service AEMET issued red or orange weather warnings for parts of the Valencia and Castellón coast. The warnings covered very heavy rain and thunderstorms, possibly accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind.
Valencia city council activated its operational coordination centre and suspended all educational activities on Friday. According to the council, the decision was taken as a precaution because of the expected effects of the heavy rain overnight and in the early morning.
Dozens of incidents involving flooded roads and waterlogging were reported in the provinces of Valencia and Castellón, according to regional reports. More than 150 millimetres of rain fell in parts of inland Castellón. Exact rainfall totals varied greatly from place to place.
Rail services were temporarily restricted. According to Renfe, several services around Valencia had resumed later in the morning, including sections of the lines to Xàtiva, Alicante, Murcia and Gandia. The availability of rail and road links remained dependent on further showers.
The warnings describe a meteorological risk, not a definitive damage assessment. The scale of the damage and whether anyone has been injured may still change during the day. The current situation is also separate from the fatal floods that hit the region in 2024.
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The meteorological warnings and administrative measures have been confirmed by Spanish government sources. Damage and casualties have deliberately not been presented as definitive.
- confirmed A severe weather warning was in force for parts of Valencia and Castellón. — AEMET published warnings for rain and thunderstorms. source
- confirmed Schools in the city of Valencia remained closed on Friday. — Valencia city council reported the preventive closure. source
- confirmed Dozens of flooding-related incidents were reported. — El País reported 69 incidents. source
Editor's note
The weather warnings, school closures and reported incidents have been confirmed. Damage and casualty figures were not yet final by the deadline.Sources
- Avisos meteorológicos — AEMET
- Valencia activeert protocollen bij rood regenalarm — Gemeente Valencia
- Noodweer veroorzaakt 69 incidenten in Castellón en Valencia — El País
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- Friday, 2 October 2026, 11:03 Severe weather hits Valencia again, schools remain closed (this article)
- Saturday, 3 October 2026, 13:27 Flooding in Spain claims one life
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