During the episode, strong waves were registered at a height of more than seven metres for the first time, provoking murky water at all beaches, as well as the accumulation of organic debris, logs and branches. Municipal services are currently clearing this waste to restore normal conditions along the whole seafront.

Municipal operation

A municipal operation of 150 people will are carrying out cleaning tasks at the beaches, the seafront and the areas affected the most by the storm, such as the bathing area at the Fòrum.

A combination of mechanical and manual methods are being used in pedestrian spaces and areas with paving.

• Cleaning teams with vans to removes large elements.
• Small excavators are being used to shift large volumes of sand accumulated in paved areas. Where machines cannot gain access, the sand is being moved by workers with spades. Where volumes of sand are smaller, sweeping machines are used.
• Finally, cleaning equipment using water have been used to wash away the accumulated sand and direct it back to the beach, leaving pavements clean.

The quantification and final assessment of the damage will come in the following days, once the impact on all services can be checked thoroughly.