Barcelona is battling chaos as relentless storms lash eastern Spain, claiming at least 217 lives and triggering unprecedented flooding. The crisis escalated Monday as torrential rains flooded rail lines, forcing authorities to halt all commuter trains in Catalonia—home to 8 million people. 🚨
Transport Meltdown
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente announced the rail shutdown after civil protection officials pleaded for action. Flights at Barcelona’s airport were rerouted, with 15 planes diverted amid apocalyptic skies. 🌩️
‘Extreme Rainfall’ Alerts
Residents’ phones blared emergency warnings urging avoidance of canals and gorges as the city’s southern districts faced ‘extreme and continued rainfall’. The storms follow last week’s deadly floods near Valencia, with recovery efforts now stretched thin. 💔
Local officials are urging residents to stay indoors as forecasters predict more rain. “This isn’t just weather—it’s a wake-up call,” one climate expert tweeted. Stay tuned for updates.
