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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

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Spain: Atlantic Front Brings Heavy Rainfall and Drop in Temperatures, Some Areas See Snow

While the severe weather alerts in the Mediterranean have eased, heavy rain persists on Wednesday, December 17, in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and coastal Catalonia. A new Atlantic front is set to approach Spain, bringing a significant drop in temperatures and a fresh round of widespread rainfall. This shift will also lower the snow level to approximately 1,000 meters, signaling a transition to colder, more wintry conditions for much of the country.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding in Badalona

Storm Emilia brought heavy rains to Catalonia, causing severe flooding and leaving stranded vehicles in Badalona. The heavy rain also led to the closure of the metro station, and two storm-related deaths were reported in Murcia and A Coruña.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 3

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 2

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla return to the port of Barcelona, September 1, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The boats that left Barcelona yesterday for Gaza with humanitarian aid have returned to the city's port after having to postpone the trip due to bad weather. The flotilla is scheduled to depart again today afternoon. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla return to the port of Barcelona, September 1, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The boats that left Barcelona yesterday for Gaza with humanitarian aid have returned to the city's port after having to postpone the trip due to bad weather. The flotilla is scheduled to depart again today afternoon. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Hail and Flooding Batter Pyrenees Towns in Catalonia 2

A violent storm hit the Pyrenees on Monday, August 18, flooding streets in La Seu d’Urgell and Puigcerdà. Heavy rain, hail, and landslides blocked roads, while temperatures in Puigcerdà plunged nearly 17°C in an hour.

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Spain: Hail and Flooding Batter Pyrenees Towns in Catalonia

A violent storm hit the Pyrenees on Monday, August 18, flooding streets in La Seu d’Urgell and Puigcerdà. Heavy rain, hail, and landslides blocked roads, while temperatures in Puigcerdà plunged nearly 17°C in an hour.

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Spain: Hailstorm Hits Pallars Jussà, Catalonia

A hailstorm hit Pallars Jussà in Catalonia on Friday, July 11.

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Spain: Heavy Rain Hits Valencia, Still Recovering From Recent Floods

A new low-pressure system brought heavy rain to the Valencia region on Tuesday, November 12, which had been devastated by catastrophic floods just a few weeks earlier. AEMET, the Spanish state weather agency, issued a yellow alert for heavy rain on Tuesday across Valencia, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Andalusia.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Barcelona After Heavy Rainfall 3

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.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Barcelona After Heavy Rainfall 2

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.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Barcelona After Heavy Rainfall

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 first clip shows a flooded car park beneath a building, with water submerging the area. The second clip captures feet walking through the water, which is nearly high enough to cover the shoes.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Spain: Torrential Downpour Triggers Flash Flooding In Platja D’Aro, Catalonia

Heavy rain hit the coastal area of northeastern Catalonia on Monday, September 23, causing flash flooding and several road closures in Platja d'Aro.

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Spain: Torrential Downpour Triggers Flash Flooding In Platja D’Aro, Catalonia 2

Heavy rain hit the coastal area of northeastern Catalonia on Monday, September 23, causing flash flooding and several road closures in Platja d'Aro.

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Spain: Severe Weather Hits Salou, Tarragona Causing Flooding 2

Salou, located in northeastern Spain, experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Friday night, September 20. A severe weather alert was in effect following the significant flooding.

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Spain: Severe Weather Hits Salou, Tarragona Causing Flooding

Salou, located in northeastern Spain, experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Friday night, September 20. A severe weather alert was in effect following the significant flooding.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Hits La Riba, Tarragona Causing Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in La Riba, Tarragona, northeast Spain on Tuesday, September 3.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

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Spain: Storm Nelson Brings Downpours, Strong Winds, And High Waves 4

Storm Nelson has brought heavy downpours, high winds and rough seas across Spain during Holy Week. 4 people, 2 in the eastern city of Tarragona, and 2 in Asturias in the north, have died after drowning in the sea as high waves hit the coasts, according to reports. Asturias, Cantabria, Andalusia, Castilla y León, Rioja, Galicia, Aragón, Extremadura and Catalonia are the most affected by the inclement weather.

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Spain: Storm Nelson Brings Downpours, Strong Winds, And High Waves 3

Storm Nelson has brought heavy downpours, high winds and rough seas across Spain during Holy Week. 4 people, 2 in the eastern city of Tarragona, and 2 in Asturias in the north, have died after drowning in the sea as high waves hit the coasts, according to reports. Asturias, Cantabria, Andalusia, Castilla y León, Rioja, Galicia, Aragón, Extremadura and Catalonia are the most affected by the inclement weather. This video shows a flooded river in Seville, Andalusia Friday morning, March 29.

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Spain: Storm Nelson Brings Downpours, Strong Winds, And High Waves 2

Storm Nelson has brought heavy downpours, high winds and rough seas across Spain during Holy Week. 4 people, 2 in the eastern city of Tarragona, and 2 in Asturias in the north, have died after drowning in the sea as high waves hit the coasts, according to reports. Asturias, Cantabria, Andalusia, Castilla y León, Rioja, Galicia, Aragón, Extremadura and Catalonia are the most affected by the inclement weather.

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Spain: Storm Nelson Brings Downpours, Strong Winds, And High Waves

Storm Nelson has brought heavy downpours, high winds and rough seas across Spain during Holy Week. 4 people, 2 in the eastern city of Tarragona, and 2 in Asturias in the north, have died after drowned in the sea as high waves hit the coast, according to reports. Asturias, Cantabria, Andalusia, Castilla y León, Rioja, Galicia, Aragón, Extremadura and Catalonia are the most affected by the inclement weather. This video shows a flooded river in Seville, Andalusia Friday morning, March 29.

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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January 2024 Was Warmest On Record In Spain

The Malagueta beach has been full of people caused by the spring temperature that is suffering the Costa del Sol in the middle of February, February 13, 2024 in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. Spain last month experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said on Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Last month's unseasonably warm winter weather drew people to beaches and outdoor cafes across Spain, delayed the start of the ski season and worsened a years-long drought in Catalonia in the northeast and the southern region of Andalusia. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish farmers concerned about production amid drought

STORY: Spanish farmers concerned about production amid drought DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of drought in Spain 2. various of agriculture sector in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): INGRID POU, Representative of Castello d'Empuries Agricultural Cooperative 4. various of livestock STORYLINE: Spanish farmers are concerned about crop and livestock production as they are facing one of the worst droughts in decades and the alert of more restrictions on water use. This October was the hottest October in Spain since records started in 1961, according to the national weather agency AEMET. Authorities in Catalonia have imposed water restrictions as parts of the region received less than half of the rainfall they usually get. The restrictions mean that farmers have to use 25 percent less water for crops and 10 percent less for livestock. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): INGRID POU, Representative of Castello d'Empuries Agricultural Cooperative "As we've been on d