Flooding kills two in Catalonia as Barcelona faces transport disruption
Two people have died and one is missing after severe flooding devastated Catalonia in northeastern Spain, triggered by a "mini-hurricane" weather system. The disaster has disrupted transport, tourism and cultural events around Barcelona, with authorities issuing a red alert and ordering residents to remain indoors as forecasters warn of further heavy rain.
A man died when a wall collapsed in Tordera and another person died in Montornès del Vallès, whilst emergency services search for a missing person in Pineda de Mar. Widespread flooding submerged homes and vehicles, forcing Barcelona Airport to cancel and delay flights, disrupting all local trains, and cancelling cultural events including a Verdi opera performance at the Liceu. Earlier on Friday, a 102-year-old woman died in separate flooding in Madrigueras, with 90 people rescued across the affected areas, drawing comparisons to the 2024 Valencia floods which killed 232 people.
- Two dead as 'mini-hurricane' floods hit Spain's Catalonia region
- Red alert issued with 90 rescued from flooded homes and vehicles
- Severe disruption to Barcelona Airport, trains and cultural events
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Catalonia is a region in north-eastern Spain that includes the major city of Barcelona. The area has been struck by severe flooding triggered by a mini-hurricane weather system, which has caused deaths and widespread damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure.
The flooding has claimed multiple lives across the region, with around 90 people rescued from affected areas. The disaster has disrupted major transport infrastructure including Barcelona Airport and local rail networks, whilst cancelling cultural events and affecting tourism activities.
Catalonia's Mediterranean location makes it vulnerable to severe weather systems and flooding events. The current disaster echoes the 2024 Valencia floods in a neighbouring region, which killed 232 people and were among the most destructive weather events Spain has experienced in recent years.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Two people killed as ‘mini-hurricane’ brings devastating floods to Spain tourist region with more rain forecast”.