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Storm Melissa Floods Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, Disrupting Flights and Rail

Orange alerts stayed in place, with Aemet linking the deluge to a cold front from a deep Atlantic low.

Overview

  • Emergency services logged hundreds of flood-related incidents in Catalonia, with reports nearing 400 responses by firefighters through Thursday.
  • Barcelona’s El Prat saw about 47 flight cancellations as Enaire imposed weather-related safety restrictions and warned travelers to check status updates.
  • Meteocat issued stay‑indoors guidance for Barcelona as torrential rain, hail and strong winds turned streets into waterways and triggered elevator and vehicle rescues.
  • Rail lines were suspended in parts of the region, including the R15 after a wall collapse, while universities and public services reported weather-related closures.
  • Severe weather extended beyond Catalonia, with hail and delays at Palma de Mallorca airport and coastal hazards in Galicia where large waves and strong gusts were recorded.