A red alert weather warning has been issued for Barcelona.(Image: WXCHARTS)

Barcelona weather: 'Extreme danger' red alert warning as flood fears continue to grip Spain

by · Irish Mirror

A red status severe weather warning has been issued for Barcelona as Spain continues to grapple with deadly downpours that has so far claimed the lives of more than 200 people.

Aemet, Spain's national meteorological service, issued an alarming warning on Monday morning telling people to "not travel unless strictly necessary".

The new severe weather warnings come only days after torrential rain caused widespread death and devastation in the easter city of Valencia.

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"Extreme danger due to torrential rain: a very intense downpour has left 81 l/m² (litres of rain water per square metre) at El Prat airport.

"In Baix Llobregat, more than 180 l/m² can accumulate in 24 hours. Be very careful! Do not travel unless strictly necessary," reads the Aemet warning.

The severe weather conditions in Spain have resulted in the Department of Foreign Affairs issuing a travel alert to Irish citizens.

"Many parts of Spain are experiencing severe flooding and extreme weather conditions, with transport links adversely affected," reads the warning.

Debris piled high along a street following downpours in the town of Paiporta near Valencia.(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

"You can monitor information and alerts, including severe weather warnings, on the website of the Spanish Meteorological Agency, AEMET.

"Citizens are advised to check the latest weather information before they travel and to follow the advice of the local authorities."

Ireland weather expert, Alan O'Reilly, of Carlow Weather, confirmed to his followers on X that recent downpours in the northeast of Spain had resulted in the flooding of Barcelona's El Prat Airport where arrivals and departures were disrupted.

"Intense rain and thunderstorms in Barcelona this morning has resulted in flooding with red warning issued," he said.

Meanwhile, the King of Spain Felipe VI was met with violent scenes when he visited Valencia in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods on Sunday. Locals reacted angrily to the visit of the king and hurled mud and other missiles. The people were blaming the authorities for the way in which they were warned about the severe weather before it hit last week.

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