- Barcelona hit by new flood as search for bodies in Valencia continues
- Barcelona experienced significant flooding on Monday
- Parts of Catalonia have been put on red alert
Barcelona hit by new flood as search for bodies in Valencia continues
Barcelona experienced significant flooding on Monday as heavy rains swept through the region, just days after devastating floods struck Valencia. The Spanish weather agency placed parts of Catalonia on red alert, with local media showing images of partially submerged cars on highways. El Prat airport, Spain’s second-largest, faced partial flooding, leading to over 80 flight cancellations and delays, as well as rail service suspensions.
The recent flooding follows a severe storm in Valencia last week, which delivered a year’s worth of rain and claimed at least 217 lives. Rescue teams have been searching submerged locations, such as underground car parks and tunnels, for those still missing. In Aldaia, near Valencia, rescuers focused on a shopping mall car park believed to have trapped workers and shoppers as waters rose. Police confirmed that no victims were found in the first 50 cars searched, but large parts of the area remain submerged.
On Monday, Spain’s interior minister refused to disclose how many people were still missing as anger continues to grow over what many see as insufficient warnings and support from authorities. The Spanish king and queen, as well as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, were met with protests during visits to the hardest-hit areas.