Severe Flooding Disrupts Barcelona Airport Operations

Severe flooding caused by the DANA storm has led to significant disruptions at Barcelona Airport, with reports of the runway resembling a river and flights facing cancellations and diversions. The State Meteorological Agency has issued red alerts for Catalonia, highlighting the extreme rainfall affecting areas like Baix Llobregat, where conditions have been deemed 'maximum danger.' As of November 4, approximately 50 flights have been cancelled and 17 diverted due to the flooding in Terminal 1, with passengers advised to avoid non-essential travel. Local authorities have set up a crisis committee to manage the storm's impact, which has also affected public transport to the airport. Residents are warned to stay away from normally dry gorges and canals, as additional rainfall is expected to exacerbate the situation. This weather event follows a previous week of deadly flooding that resulted in at least 217 fatalities across Spain.