A powerful storm has wreaked havoc on Barcelona, causing widespread flooding and severe disruptions to transportation. The city’s international airport, Barcelona-El Prat, has been severely impacted, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays.
Dramatic footage of the Barcelona flood has emerged showing flooded runways and waterlogged tarmac. As a result, airlines such as Vueling, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, easyJet, and Ryanair have been forced to cancel or delay flights. With more storms forecast, authorities are on high alert for further disruptions.
Flood in Barcelona: Important travel advisory
Barcelona has been hit with a red warning as catastrophic rainfall and floods wreak havoc on the city.https://t.co/Gjx5yYfXWj
— The Daily Record (@Daily_Record) November 5, 2024
Flooding has also impacted access to the airport in Barcelona, with road and public transport services facing interruptions. Aena, the airport operator, has activated a crisis team to manage the situation and assist affected passengers. However, the ongoing adverse weather conditions pose challenges to recovery efforts.
Airlines are working tirelessly to address the problems arising from the flood in Barcelona, but delays and cancellations are likely to continue. Among the impacted carriers, Vueling—Barcelona’s main airline—has set up additional check-in counters to assist passengers. Several Lufthansa and TAP Air Portugal flights have been cancelled or delayed, while Iberia Airlines, easyJet, and Ryanair have advised travellers to verify their flight status directly due to ongoing delays.
Valencia also hit hard
Torrential rains caused deadly flooding and extensive damage in the province of Valencia, located in eastern Spain. These #Landsat images show the extent of flooding as of October 30, 2024.
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— NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) November 1, 2024
The recent extreme weather event, known as the “Dana phenomenon”, has also affected other parts of Spain, particularly Valencia. The region experienced torrential rainfall, leading to significant flooding and damage. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate missing individuals and provide assistance to affected communities.
Travellers planning to visit Barcelona or Valencia should closely monitor weather updates and check with their airlines for the latest information on flight status and potential disruptions. For those already in the affected areas, it is crucial to follow local authorities’ advice and avoid unnecessary travel.
(Feature image credit: @AEMET/Facebook)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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