Barcelona is facing a red alert warning for dangerous torrential train, with part of the city, including the airport, beginning to flood.
Spain’s transport minister Oscar Puente announced a crisis committee has been set up to monitor the impact at the airport – with 50 flights diverted so far.
Local authorities have issued an alert for “continuous and torrential rains”.
Footage from the city showed the runway at El Prat airport completely submerged as the few planes left on the tarmac were forced to sludge through several inches of flood water.
It comes as a British couple who went missing after flash flooding hit their hometown outside Valencia have been found dead.
Terry, 78, and Don Turner, 74, from Staffordshire, had not been seen since Tuesday, when heavy downpours flooded their hometown of Pedralba, a 45-minute drive northwest of the east coast city of Valencia.
The couple’s daughter, Ruth O’Loughlin, confirmed to the BBC that her parents’ bodies were found in their car on Saturday. The couple moved to Spain about 10 years ago. Daughter Ruth said they had “always wanted to live in the sunshine”.
Valencia residents observe minute of silence for those killed in flooding
Tom Watling4 November 2024 12:08
Further footage shows extent of flooding in Barcelona airport
Tom Watling4 November 2024 12:00
Heavy rain hits Barcelona area
The Spanish municipality of Gava just outside of Barcelona has suffered severe flooding as extreme weather hits the Catalonia area, footage has shown.
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:50
Dozens of Barcelona flights cancelled amid flooding
Spain’s airport operator has cancelled 50 flights at El Prat airport amid rainstorms in Barcelona.
Previously, they had cancelled just 15.
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:48
Barcelona airport floods – video
Footage published online has shown Barcelona’s El Prat airport hit by severe rainfall, with the runway completely flooded.
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:43
Spanish weather agency warns of ‘extreme danger’ due to heavy rainfall in Catalonia
Spain’s meteorological agency has warned of “extreme danger” in Catalonia as a result of intense rainfall.
In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the agency warned of a “very intense downpour” at El Prat airport and in Baix Llobregat.
“Be very careful! Do not travel unless strictly necessary!” they wrote.
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:36
Footage shows flooding Catalonia amid extreme weather warnings
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:26
Torrential rain alert for Barcelona as several flights deviated
The Barcelona coastline has been put on red warning for severe torrential rains along its coastline.
The Spanish weather agency reports that 81 litres per square metre have already affected the city’s airport El Prat, with forecasts of over 180 litres expected in the area over the next 24 hours.
Spain’s transport minister Oscar Puente announced a crisis committee has been set up to monitor the impact at the airport – with 15 deviations recorded so far.
Local authorities have issued an alert to mobile phones in coastal regions as the community braces for “continuous and torrential rains” this morning lasting until 1.30pm.
They have called for extreme caution and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and to keep away from rivers and beaches as, even without rain, they “can swell rapidly”.
Train services have been suspended until 2pm today with several roads closed due to risk of flooding and landslides.
Incidents have already been reported in the city of Tarragona, where firefighters have been rescuing residents after a night of heavy rain and storms.
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:24
Spain’s minister: 15 flights due landing in Barcelona diverted amid rainstorm
Spain‘s transport minister Oscar Puente said airport operator Aena diverted 15 flights that were due to land in Barcelona El Prat airport on Monday morning because of a rainstorm hitting the area.
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:16
Trains in Catalonia suspended due to weather warnings
Trains in Catalonia have been suspended due to weather issues, the Spanish transport minister has reported.
Oscar Puente, Spanish transport minister, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
“At the request of Civil Protection, we are suspending all Rodalies Cataluña services until further notice.”
Tom Watling4 November 2024 11:01
