Severe Rainfall Hits Buda Island
Parts of Catalonia received intense rainfall, with up to 80 litres of water per square metre recorded on Buda Island (Illa de Buda) in the Baix Ebre comarca. The data comes from the Catalan Meteorological Service and was published by Infocamp.cat, citing official figures updated on 20 July 2026.
Regional Rainfall Totals
The rain affected multiple regions, with significant accumulations reported in several comarcas. Among the highest totals were:
- Ripollès (Sant Pau de Segúries): 1,227.6 mm annually
- Gironès (Girona): 1,056.3 mm
- Montsià (Amposta): 1,057.4 mm
- Pla de l'Estany (Banyoles): 1,063.2 mm
Buda Island, located near the village of el Perelló, saw one of the most intense short-term downpours, with 80 litres per square metre falling in a single event.
Wider Climate Data
Annual precipitation data for 2025 shows stark regional contrasts. While mountainous areas like Ripollès and Garrotxa received over 1,200 mm and 1,196 mm respectively, drier zones such as Noguera (Vallfogona de Balaguer) recorded only 358.0 mm.
Humidity levels varied accordingly, with relative humidity averaging 81% in Lluçanès and 78% in Baix Empordà, while wind speeds reached 3.8 m/s in Baix Ebre, blowing from the northwest.
The data reflects ongoing regional climatic variability across Catalonia, monitored through the network of meteorological stations managed by the Department of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition.
All climate observations are sourced from the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya and compiled in the Idescat Statistical Yearbook of Catalonia.
Primary sources: idescat.cat. Reported by infocamp.cat, Aguaita, todopueblos.com.
