Rain forces closure of València Book Fair during morning

The organization has suspended all activities until 5:00 PM due to a yellow alert for rain and storms in the area.

Image of an open book on a fair stall, with raindrops falling on it, in a book fair setting.
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Image of an open book on a fair stall, with raindrops falling on it, in a book fair setting.

The València Book Fair has been forced to suspend all its morning activities and will remain closed until 5:00 PM due to heavy rains affecting the city.

The event's organization announced the decision via social media, after the rain prevented the normal development of activities scheduled for this Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The State Meteorological Agency has activated a yellow alert for rain and storms in the area. This alert affects the entire coast of València and the southern interior, and will be in effect between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Heavy rainfall is expected, with the possibility of accumulating up to 20 liters per square meter in one hour, making it unfeasible to keep the fair open safely for visitors and exhibitors.