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Catalonia Flash Floods Leave Child Dead as Search Continues for Missing Man

Rescuers widened a dawn operation after the wettest day in 22 years triggered sudden torrent surges across the Penedès.

Overview

  • About 87 firefighters from 33 units are searching with subaquatic teams, drones, canine units and a helicopter, supported by Mossos d'Esquadra, local police and medical services.
  • Crews are combing a 6‑kilometer stretch between the Monterrey urbanization in Mediona and Sant Pere de Riudebitlles.
  • The car swept away by floodwaters was found empty; the body of a child was recovered Sunday night and a man believed to be the father remains missing.
  • Meteocat recorded 126.4 mm at Montserrat‑Sant Dimes, including nearly 40 mm in 30 minutes, driving rapid rises in rieras across the Barcelona area.
  • Emergency 112 logged 616 calls and Bombers handled hundreds of interventions as Barcelona activated its flood plan and authorities urged people to avoid torrents and flooded crossings.