Emergencies in Madrid on 11/08/2026

The Spanish government estimates that the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will cause between 400,000 and 1.5 million additional road trips to areas where the phenomenon can be fully observed. In response to this extraordinary mobility, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has implemented a specific plan within the summer operation to manage the increased traffic.
The most affected routes will cross communities such as Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country, Navarra, La Rioja, Castilla y León, Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Aragón, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands. Given these circumstances, it is important to support hospitals and individuals who may require medical care. We encourage you to check the blood donation centers in Madrid and contribute by donating blood.