Lorraine Williamson
Storm Regina Spain alerts remain in force tonight (Thursday 5 March), with Civil Protection and forecasters warning that the biggest risk is not just heavy rain, but what follows: fast rises in rivers, ravines, and urban drainage hot spots.
By early evening, national reporting warned of increased flood risk in multiple regions, with authorities urging people to avoid flood-prone areas, crossings and rambla-style riverbeds that can surge quickly after intense downpours.
It’s already disrupting daily life
Regina is no longer a “forecast-only” story. In Jaén province, Cadena SER reported flooding again at the main underpass in Espeluy, a recurring trouble spot that can become impassable rapidly during heavy rain.
In Valencia, the weather is beginning to reshape the Fallas calendar, with the city suspending the midday mascletà on Thursday due to persistent rain affecting installation and safety conditions.
What to watch tonight and early Friday
The most important thing for residents is not memorising every affected area, but tracking official warnings and adapting plans.
The fastest way to check your local risk level is the AEMET warnings map, which updates by province and zone as conditions change:
Civil Protection’s earlier advisory for Regina also remains relevant tonight: avoid unnecessary travel, keep away from coastal swells, and do not attempt to cross flooded roads or low bridges. If you live near a flood zone, move vehicles away from risk points and keep torches, phones, and essentials charged.
Why this matters for Friday morning
Even where the worst rain eases, runoff can arrive late. That’s when drains, underpasses, and low-lying roads become the weak link — exactly the kind of location where incidents tend to cluster during school runs and early commuting.
With Fallas events now being adjusted, and flood plans activated in parts of the country, Regina’s story tonight is simple: don’t treat it as background noise.