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Storm Forces Class Suspensions Across Catalonia as Rail and Flights Face Disruptions

Civil Protection urges people to avoid nonessential travel due to torrential rain.

Overview

  • UAB, UPF, UdG, UPC and UB halted all on‑campus activity for Thursday and advised telework where possible.
  • URV and UdL reported normal teaching, and CEU Abat Oliba kept classes with flexibility for assessments.
  • The 112 emergency line logged 117 storm‑related calls by 06:00, and Bombers reported 21 responses, mostly ground‑floor flooding in Terres de l’Ebre and Lleida.
  • Rodalies R14 and R15 were cut from 07:40 with road substitutes in place, wider network issues hit R4, R1/RG1 and R2, and the Ferrocat prealert ended for R13 and R14.
  • Barcelona–El Prat recorded at least 47 cancellations and two diversions due to storms, and passengers were told to check flight status before traveling.