After the flood drama in Valencia, it is now raining very heavily in Catalonia. Flights are canceled, traffic comes to a standstill and many schools close.
The most important thing in brief
- Less than a week after Valencia, Barcelona is now hit by heavy rain.
- The airport is partially under water and schools are closing.
- The weather warning level is red. People should stay at home, according to the authorities.
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After the storm disaster in Valencia, eastern Spain, the neighboring region of Catalonia is now being hit by heavy rainfall. The airport in the regional capital Barcelona had therefore already diverted 15 flights in the morning. Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced this on X.
The Barcelona authorities are also warning of “persistent and torrential” rain. “Don’t travel unless it’s absolutely necessary.”
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There are leaks in some areas of the airport’s terminals and parking lots (video above). At the request of civil defense, all regional rail traffic was temporarily suspended.
Weather warning level red
Puente also reported a landslide on Highway 27 that was affecting traffic. A track will soon be opened there. According to Spanish media reports, several streets in Catalonia in northeastern Spain were flooded. According to media reports, 150 educational institutions canceled classes.
The coastal region around the provincial capital Barcelona is particularly affected by the storm in Catalonia. The weather service Aemet’s highest red warning level applies there until 2 p.m.
Residents received civil defense alerts on their cell phones. Among other things, with the recommendation to stay at home if possible and avoid unnecessary journeys.
