UPC suspends all activities on 9 September due to heavy rain
The UPC has issued the following statement following the activation of the Special Flood Emergency Plan of Catalonia (INUNCAT) in the counties of Alt Penedès, Baix Llobregat, Baix Penedès, Garraf and Vallès Occidental. On Wednesday 9 September 2026, there will be no teaching activities and all other activities that are not essential are suspended. Telework is established for all UPC staff and the campuses will remain closed.
Sep 08, 2026
Given the Resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety of 8 September 2026, which establishes certain restrictions due to the activation of the Special Flood Emergency Plan of Catalonia (INUNCAT) in the counties of Alt Penedès, Baix Llobregat, Baix Penedès, Garraf and Vallès Occidental:
From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 9 September 2026, in the municipalities of the regions of Alt Penedès, Baix Llobregat, Baix Penedès, Garraf and Vallès Occidental, the following prohibitions or limitations apply.
1.1 Avoid non-essential travel.
1.2 Apply telework in all areas where possible.
1.3 Suspend educational, sports activities abroad and university activities, as well as the activities of centres affiliated with universities and university research centres.
1.4 Suspend the activities of basic and specialised social services.
1.5 Suspend non-essential and non-urgent healthcare activities.
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) asks that you follow these instructions and take extreme precautions.
As a result, on Wednesday 9 September 2026 there will be no teaching activity and all other activities that are not essential are suspended. Telework is established for all UPC staff and the campuses will remain closed.
In the event of necessary activity, buildings can be accessed as on a public holiday.