Costa Daurada Floods Leave Chaos | Andorra News

Andorra News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Torrential rains slammed the Costa Daurada, dumping over 100 litres per square metre in places like Baix Penedès and northern Tarragonès—with El Vendrell hit hardest at 145.5 litres. The downpour triggered deadly wall collapses injuring three critically, trapped drivers, and two campsite workers hurt by falling masonry. Firefighters responded to over 240 emergency calls overnight, evacuating a campsite and nightclub—moving 150 young people to a school. Floodwaters surged through El Vendrell’s seafront, submerging streets and hotel lobbies, forcing authorities to open reception centres for…