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Polar jet may drive 100 km/h winds across northern Spain
A rapidly deepening low could bring gusts above 100 km/h to Galicia and the Cantabrian coast between Thursday and Friday. Waves may reach 10 metres as temperatures fall.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate is up in the air after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, ERC’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
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.
Rodalies trains resume after Semaf validates safety reports
Rodalies services are returning in stages after Semaf approved the safety reports required by drivers. Storm-damaged sections remain closed while new operational checks continue.
Rodalies train drivers halt all service across Catalonia
Rodalies has suspended all service in Catalonia after drivers refused to run trains. Renfe and Adif say safety conditions are met, but passengers face road alternatives and an uncertain return to normal service.
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.
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.
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.
Catalonia halts movement as torrential rains trigger maximum alert
Catalonia faces its most severe weather alert in years as authorities ban movement from 18:00 due to torrential rains. With forecasts of over 200 liters per square meter, the region braces for flooding, marine tornadoes, and widespread disruption.
Barcelona housing protest postponed as Catalonia faces extreme rain alert
The Barcelona housing demonstration has been moved from Saturday to Monday, 5 October. Authorities issued their highest-level rain warnings and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activity.
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.
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.
Tarragona faces red alert as heavy rain spreads across Spain
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Red alerts put Spain's eastern coast on flood footing
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Red alert shifts north as heavy rain hits Barcelona
Rainfall has pushed the highest warning level toward Catalonia, with Barcelona recording around 100 litres per square metre in one hour. Renfe suspended several services as flooding risks grew across the region.
Catalonia faces ES-Alert as severe rain threatens key coastal regions
Civil Protection has triggered an ES-Alert for thirteen Catalan comarcas, warning of locally intense rain and violent weather expected Tuesday morning. Residents are urged to avoid flood-prone areas and adapt travel plans as authorities monitor for further risks.
Civil Protection issues urgent alert as torrential rain targets Catalonia
Catalonia faces a critical weather threat as authorities warn of torrential rain and possible local flooding. Thirteen regions are under an ES-Alert, with rainfall expected to reach up to 180 litres per square metre in some areas. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions.
Civil Protection triggers mobile alert as heavy rain targets Catalonia
A sweeping ES-Alert has landed on Catalan phones, warning of intense rainfall set to hit the coast and nearby areas on September 29. Civil Protection urges residents to avoid flood-prone zones and limit outdoor activity during peak hours.
Civil Protection triggers ES-Alert for heavy rain in Tarragona
Civil Protection has issued an ES-Alert to thirteen Catalan regions, including five in Tarragona, warning of locally intense rainfall expected between 8 and 14 hours. Residents are urged to exercise caution, though no travel or school restrictions have been announced.
Torrential rain warnings grip Catalonia as storms threaten twelve regions
Spain’s weather has flipped overnight as twelve regions activate rain and storm alerts. Catalonia faces the highest risk, with forecasts of over 100 litres per square metre in just hours. Authorities warn of possible flooding and severe disruption.
Clouds tighten grip on Barcelona as temperatures hold steady
Barcelona faces a Sunday of increasing cloud cover and persistent warmth, with highs near 29°C and lows around 19°C. The forecast signals a shift toward heavier skies, while neighboring cities brace for similar patterns and the prospect of rain early in the week.
Spanish widow fights pension rule as judge questions gender bias
A Tarragona judge has halted a pension case to ask Europe if Spain’s rules unfairly penalize women. The dispute centers on a widow forced to choose between her retirement and survivor’s pension due to a law affecting mostly women divorced before 2008.
Barcelona heats up as temperatures climb to thirty one degrees
Barcelona heads into Monday with the temperature set to hit thirty one degrees. The city will see mostly clear skies, while nearby towns face their own weather shifts. The heat is expected to stick around through midweek.
Police dismantle cybercrime network behind mass fraud in Spain
A major police operation has led to the arrest of 44 individuals accused of orchestrating large-scale online scams across Spain. The group allegedly used advanced social engineering and laundered stolen funds through cryptocurrencies, leaving over 140 victims and losses exceeding 430,000 euros.
Catalonia faces prison overcrowding as new rapid-build cells planned
Catalonia’s prisons are nearing capacity after a sharp rise in inmates. Authorities now plan up to 700 new places using prefabricated modules. The move comes as convictions in Barcelona jump 40 percent in a year.
Fatal crash in Torrelles de Llobregat adds to Diada holiday road deaths
A head-on collision in Torrelles de Llobregat has left one woman dead and four people injured, raising the Diada holiday road death toll in Catalonia to four. Emergency crews responded with multiple units. The incident highlights the ongoing risks on regional roads during holiday periods.
Three killed in Catalonia road crashes during Diada holiday exodus
Three people lost their lives in separate road accidents across Catalonia during the Diada holiday. Two of the victims were motorcyclists. Authorities urge caution as traffic volumes reach record highs.
Catalan Independence March in Barcelona Exposes Deepening Political Rift
Thousands marched in Barcelona for Catalan independence as party leaders faced public indifference and open criticism. The event highlighted growing fractures within the movement and rising pressure from the far right.
Madrid–Barcelona high speed trains resume after storm brings Catalonia travel to a standstill
High speed rail service between Madrid and Barcelona restarted after a two-hour suspension caused by storm damage to overhead lines. Delays and cancellations affected both trains and flights throughout Catalonia.
Severe storms bring flood risk and damaging winds to Catalonia
Catalonia is facing a day of dangerous weather, with Meteocat warning of torrential rain, strong winds, and hazardous waves. Several areas are at high risk for flooding and storm damage. Authorities are urging people to take precautions.
British tourist drowns after drunken dare on Cambrils ferry
A British tourist drowned after jumping from a ferry near Cambrils during a drunken challenge with his brother. The incident comes amid a spike in beach fatalities across Catalonia this summer. Emergency services responded but could not save the man.
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