Spain: Flooding Hits Barcelona Airport As Torrential Rains Disrupt Flights

Flash flooding hit parts of the Barcelona area on Monday morning, November 4, as heavy rain swept through the region.. Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a red alert for parts of northeastern Catalonia, warning of torrential rain. The inclement weather led to severe flooding across Catalonia, with Barcelona’s airport partially submerged and about 50 flights cancelled. The video shows staff cleaning the wet floors at El Prat airport, following the heavy rainfall that caused flooding.

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Dozens of people at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several counties of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Several people at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several counties of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Several people at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several counties of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Several people at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several counties of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Dozens of people at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several counties of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Dozens of people at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several counties of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Barcelona Airport Diverts 12 Flights Due To The Rains

Several people look at information boards at Barcelona-El Prat airport on November 4, 2024, in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The airport has diverted 12 flights due to rain. The Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya (SMC) has issued a warning for violent weather in several regions of Barcelona and Tarragona, including Baix Llobregat, where it has decreed a maximum degree of danger. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM