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Flood Sweeps Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal
A sudden flood in Nepal's Gorkha province swept away about 40 homes and several bridges. Five people are missing, while helicopters search and officials warn downstream residents to evacuate.
Rodalies grinds to a halt as drivers demand safer tracks
A drivers' stoppage halted Rodalies after days of heavy rain. Trains were suspended across key routes, while buses and other services could not handle the demand.
Third death confirmed as Catalonia storm searches continue
A third person has died in Catalonia after severe flooding. Two people remain missing as rescue teams deal with damaged rail links, power cuts and new weather warnings.
Storms and cold air threaten Spain during the Pilar holiday
Spain faces a turbulent Pilar holiday as Aemet signals the arrival of intense storms, heavy rainfall, and a sharp drop in temperatures. The southwest, Alborán, Canary Islands, and Balearic Islands are set for the most severe weather, with some areas under orange alert.
Improvised Drainage Efforts After Heavy Rain Floods Sol Encampment
A sudden deluge left the Puerta del Sol encampment waterlogged, forcing protesters to use buckets, coolers, and mops in a desperate attempt to drain their makeshift shelters. The aftermath revealed battered tents, soaked banners, and a community determined to endure.
Torrential Rain Floods Puerta del Sol Encampment in Madrid
A sudden downpour in Madrid turned the Puerta del Sol encampment into a test of endurance, forcing protesters to scramble for makeshift solutions as water poured through tarps and tents. The storm disrupted metro lines and left the city grappling with the first major rains of autumn.
Torrential rain traps drivers across Tarragona
Emergency crews have rescued 24 people from vehicles across Tarragona. Xerta suffered the worst flooding as alerts spread toward Barcelona and Girona.
Storm Cuts Rail Link Between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Tarragona
Rain stopped trains between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Tarragona for about 40 minutes. The disruption affected the R14, R15, R16 and R17 lines, while Renfe restored service at 21:50.
Floodwater tests Madrid housing protest at Puerta del Sol
Protesters at Madrid's Puerta del Sol used buckets to clear water from flooded tents during a powerful storm. They still planned to stay overnight as the camp remained a focal point in Spain's housing conflict.
Torrential rain cuts Catalonia roads and triggers emergency rescues
Catalonia is facing a fourth day of torrential rain. Rescuers have freed 22 people as roads remain closed across Tarragona and alerts spread to 12 comarcas.
Catalonia storm keeps emergency services on high alert
Rain is moving north across Catalonia, with storms expected to bring up to 60 mm in three hours. Crews are restoring power while firefighters search for a missing child in Granollers.
Madrid faces yellow alert as storms threaten with hail risk
Madrid is under a yellow alert as the Aemet warns of strong storms and possible hail. After an unusually warm September, autumn weather has finally arrived, bringing rain, cooler air, and a shift in daily routines across the region.
Dana brings rain and lower temperatures to Spain
A northwestern DANA will bring rain and thunderstorms across much of Spain on Tuesday. Temperatures will fall across most of the mainland and the Canary Islands, while AEMET warnings cover several regions.
Torrential rain triggers flood alerts across Spain
Spain faces another day of severe downpours as unstable Mediterranean conditions fuel unpredictable storms. Flooding risks remain high, with emergency alerts in place for multiple regions and rainfall totals already breaking records in some areas.
Barcelona triggers emergency plan as rain pounds city
Barcelona is on high alert after heavy rain forced the city to activate its emergency flood plan. Residents are told to stay inside and act fast to protect homes as drains struggle to keep up.
Storms batter Spain as rain and hail sweep the north and center
Spain faces another day of relentless storms as heavy rain and hail hit the north and central regions. Meteorologists warn of intense downpours, falling temperatures, and weather alerts across much of the country. The unsettled pattern is set to continue before a gradual return to stability.
Granollers in turmoil after late storm alert
A sudden downpour left Granollers flooded and commuters stranded. Emergency alerts came too late, and locals are demanding answers from city officials.
Granollers hit by flash floods as Catalonia faces severe weather emergency
Granollers woke to flooded streets and school closures as Catalonia’s emergency alert system was triggered by sudden, intense rainfall. Transport, hospitals, and thousands of residents faced disruption, with authorities warning the situation had surpassed all forecasts.
Search for missing young man resumes in Pineda de Mar after torrential rains
Rescue teams in Pineda de Mar have restarted their search for a young man swept away by floodwaters after a weekend of intense rainfall. The operation was paused overnight and now faces renewed challenges as heavy rain returns to the region.
Deadly floods hit Spain as storms trigger chaos in multiple provinces
Spain is reeling from a violent storm system that has unleashed deadly floods and landslides. Emergency alerts remain in force across four provinces, with rivers overflowing, roads cut off, and fatalities reported in Catalonia. Authorities urge extreme caution as the crisis deepens.
Deadly flood sweeps through Madrigueras after record rainfall
A torrent of water surged through Madrigueras in Albacete after 142 litres of rain fell per square metre in just hours. Homes and streets were inundated, a 102-year-old woman died, and emergency teams carried out dozens of rescues.
Rain, Storms, and Calima to Shake Up Canary Islands Weather
Aemet has put the Canary Islands on alert for fast-moving storms, rain, and another wave of Saharan dust. High temperatures linger, but forecasts show sudden showers and strong winds could hit several islands.
Deadly floods paralyse Catalonia as rivers threaten to overflow
Two people have died and one remains missing after relentless storms battered Catalonia. Emergency services scramble to rescue trapped residents as rivers surge and transport grinds to a halt. Authorities warn the danger is not over.
Valencia spared as record storm pounds Mediterranean just offshore
A massive storm dumped nearly 600 litres per square metre over the Mediterranean, barely missing Valencia and Castellón. Emergency crews braced for disaster as rainfall smashed alert records and showed how exposed the region is to extreme weather.
Bilbao floods after nearly two hours of torrential rain
A sudden downpour caused 150 incidents across Bizkaia, including 137 in Bilbao. More than 70 millimetres of rain fell in some areas as tunnels closed and Euskalmet kept an orange alert in force until midnight.
Barcelona streets submerged as record rain triggers chaos
Torrential rain has left parts of Barcelona and nearby towns underwater. Trains stopped. Residents told to stay inside. Emergency crews race to control flooding in hospitals, homes, and transport hubs as Catalunya faces a weather crisis.
Barcelona faces red alert as torrential rain halts city life
Barcelona is under a rare red alert as relentless rain floods streets and disrupts daily life. Authorities have suspended outdoor activities and restricted movement across Catalonia, with emergency services on high alert for further storms.
Red rain alerts cover 17 Catalan counties
Meteocat has placed 17 Catalan counties under its highest rain alert, with up to 40 litres per square metre forecast in 30 minutes. The warning is due to reach 20 counties on Sunday as flood risks grow and officials discourage unnecessary travel.
Storms Threaten Spain's October 12 Holiday Weekend
Jorge Rey expects severe storms in the Levante during the October 12 holiday weekend. AEMET also points to an unusually warm final quarter of 2026.
Catalunya braces for rare Mediterranean hurricane threat
Authorities in Catalunya warn of a possible Mediterranean hurricane, with over 200 l/m2 of rain and dangerous winds expected. Emergency alerts and restrictions could affect millions across the region.
Heavy Rain Triggers Municipal Emergency Alert
The city activated its municipal emergency plan after heavy rain began. Residents were told to avoid flood-prone areas and secure objects that water could carry away.
Flash Floods Sweep Through Madrigueras After Torrential Rains
A sudden surge of floodwater has left the streets of Madrigueras underwater, trapping people in buildings and sweeping away cars. Emergency services are responding to over a hundred calls as the town faces severe disruption.
Renfe halts Valencia commuter trains as torrential storms trigger red alert
Renfe has suspended commuter rail services in Valencia and connections to Catalonia after AEMET issued a red alert for extreme rainfall. The shutdown comes as parts of eastern Spain brace for up to 90 litres of rain per hour and the risk of flash floods.
Torrential rain slams Valencia and Catalonia with record force
Valencia and southern Catalonia are under a rare red alert after rain topped 90 liters per square meter in just one hour. The storms are disrupting daily life along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
Torrential rains batter Tarragona and Castellón as red alerts hold
Tarragona and Castellón remain under red alert as Spain endures a second day of severe storms. Meteorologists warn of rainfall exceeding 300 liters in under 12 hours, with the Mediterranean coast hit hardest and alerts stretching across ten regions.
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