Periodista

Gemma Roig

Redactora

Firma medio ambiente, sanidad y el tiempo, con un ojo en Collserola y el otro en el parte del Servei Meteorològic. También hogar y vida práctica. Madruga, recicla con celo y defiende la ciudad de los 15 minutos.

68 artículos publicados

Illustrative image: orange sky at sunset with a partial solar eclipse visible among clouds and the silhouette of an ancient tower in the foreground.

Manresa

Manresa to observe solar eclipse with 99.4% coverage

On Wednesday, August 12, Manresa will see a solar eclipse with 99.4% coverage at 20:28. The Guàrdia Urbana will enhance surveillance and recommends using approved glasses.

12 August 2026

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Castelldefels

Castelldefels activates pre-alert for intense heat this Sunday

The Castelldefels City Council activates the pre-alert for intense heat on Sunday, August 9, with highs reaching 36.6 degrees.

9 Aug 2026

Illustrative image: stormy dark sky over a rural road in Catalonia, with rain and trees swaying in the wind.

Spain

Alert for heavy rains this Thursday in Catalonia and the province of Barcelona

Civil Protection activates the INUNCAT alert for strong storms this afternoon and evening. Showers of up to 40 l/m2 expected in 30 minutes and hail.

8 Aug 2026

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Mataró

Mataró competes for the Ecovidrio Green Flag with 180 bars and restaurants

Mataró participates in the seventh edition of the Ecovidrio Green Flags with 180 hospitality establishments. The campaign rewards glass recycling.

7 Aug 2026

Illustrative image: a partial solar eclipse viewed over a Mediterranean landscape with pines and dry grass at sunset.

Sant Quirze del Vallès

The solar eclipse will be 99.72% visible in Sant Quirze del Vallès

On August 12, Sant Quirze del Vallès will see a 99.72% solar eclipse at 20:29. The council recommends certified glasses and avoiding natural spaces due to fire risk.

7 Aug 2026

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Castelldefels

Castelldefels activates pre-alert for flood risk this Thursday

The Castelldefels City Council activates the pre-alert of the Civil Protection Plan due to heavy rain warnings for Thursday evening.

7 Aug 2026

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Barcelona

Barcelona strengthens its forest fleet with seven new fire engines

Barcelona's firefighters maintain preventive measures with 208 patrols and 42 pre-alerts, introducing seven new fire engines for €3.47 million.

7 Aug 2026

Illustrative image: a container with stagnant water in a sunlit garden, a generic scene to illustrate tiger mosquito prevention.

Parets del Vallès

Parets warns of insect bites and gives summer advice

The Parets del Vallès City Council shares tips to prevent and treat mosquito and tick bites, urging collaboration to stop the tiger mosquito.

7 Aug 2026

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Abrera

Abrera issues alert for torrential rain: up to 40 litres in 30 minutes

Civil Protection in Abrera urges caution due to expected heavy rain on Thursday from 12pm to 6pm, with up to 40 litres per square metre in 30 minutes.

6 Aug 2026