The flames are dying down but the threat persists: the rains are mobilizing ash and putting water quality at risk.

Following weeks of intense heat across Spain, the end of August has brought a temperature drop and severe storms accompanied by heavy rainfall, particularly affecting regions such as Catalonia and Aragon.

While the precipitation has helped extinguish active wildfires, a secondary environmental threat has emerged as the rains mobilize accumulated ash, creating significant risks for local water quality.