Barcelona Airport: Barcelona is facing a critical weather crisis as severe storms bring torrential rain, prompting a red alert for the city and surrounding regions. The relentless downpours have led to flooding at Barcelona Airport, where shocking footage shows water streaming into the terminal, forcing travelers to wade through flooded hallways.

Spain’s weather service has issued warnings for “extreme danger” due to ongoing rainfall, advising residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary. Many roads have become impassable due to mudslides, with vehicles trapped in waterlogged streets as emergency services scramble to respond

Equip TV3 a la C32 a Castelldefels. Imatges a les 11.00 h Cristina Macias. @eltempsTV3 @meteocat @emergenciescat pic.twitter.com/tmJxBFxing

— MeteoMauri (@MeteoMauri) November 4, 2024

At El Prat Airport, flight operations have been severely impacted, with dozens of flights diverted or canceled due to the treacherous conditions. Videos circulating online depict an Iberia aircraft navigating the flooded runway, illustrating the chaos unfolding at one of Europe’s busiest airports.

📹✈️Així està ara mateix l’Aeroport del Prat

Molts vols es desvien a altres destinacions. El pàrquing es comença a inundar. Els treballadors de moment han d’anar-hi, l’operativa de terra es manté igual

Font: Aeroport del Prathttps://t.co/fSZXW23Auj pic.twitter.com/TobTnPmng2

— SER CATALUNYA (@SERCatalunya) November 4, 2024

This latest round of storms follows devastating floods that recently struck Valencia, where the death toll has tragically risen to 217. As authorities continue to manage the aftermath of the crisis, residents in Barcelona are on high alert, fearing the impact of more severe weather ahead.

With the situation rapidly evolving, the implications for Barcelona Airport and travel in the region are significant. Travelers are urged to stay updated on flight statuses and prepare for potential delays as emergency services work to mitigate the effects of this natural disaster.