DANA Adam storm floods Safor and Marina Alta

Emergency services launch major rescue operations as the Girona River overflows and floodwaters reach chest height in Oliva.

The DANA Adam storm brought heavy winds and torrential rain to the Safor and Marina Alta regions early on Monday, 19 October 2026. The Girona River overflowed at , while floodwaters in reached chest height, causing significant material damage.

Emergency services, including the and Civil Guard, are using helicopters, boats, and trucks to rescue residents. A confinement order for 145 municipalities remains in effect following the official resolution published in the DOGV.

Mayor José Luis Mas described the situation as chaotic, though water levels began to drop on Monday morning. While vehicles were swept away and businesses suffered extensive damage, there have been no confirmed fatalities resulting from the storm so far.


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