Spain braces for more floods after woman dies near Barcelona

Spain anticipates further flooding following a deadly incident near Barcelona, as a powerful Mediterranean storm is expected to worsen on Monday. The weather agency AEMET has issued a red alert for extraordinary danger of torrential rain in the early hours of Monday. The Balearic Islands and Valencia regions have suspended classes and suspended some commuter trains, respectively.

Emergency services in Valencia, Catalonia, Andalusia, and the Balearic Islands have reported numerous incidents of flooded homes, roads, and fallen trees, causing significant material damage. In Ibiza, roads have become lakes, and popular nightclub areas are deserted. The main motorway to Ibiza airport was closed, leading to flight cancellations and diversions.

The army has deployed troops to assist in Ibiza and Mallorca. A woman who fell into a stream near Cabrera de Mar, about 25 kilometers northeast of Barcelona, was found dead in the sea. Scientists attribute the intensification of Mediterranean storms to climate change, as warmer seas lead to increased evaporation and heavier rainfall.

September of this year was the hottest on record in mainland Spain, following the warmest summer between June and August.