Barcelona International Airport has issued a travel update after 100 flights were canceled yesterday due to flooding and storms.
On Monday, thousands of people suffered travel difficulties when 150 mm of rainwater accumulated in Josep Terradellas El Prat in just four hours.
Torrential rains also triggered a red alert across the Spanish city, just days after more than 200 people died in devastating floods in Valencia.
But today, Spanish airport operator Aena published an update to assure passengers that the situation is “normalized” at the terminal and that the airfield is fully operational.
Videos and images shared on social media showed the moment travel was disrupted for British tourists on Monday when floods hit the airport.
One video showed the moment a man took off his shoes and walked through a puddle of water in the departure hall at El Prat airport, while another clip captured the moment water gushed from the ceiling.
The Spanish operator Aena has confirmed today through the social platform
It comes after 100 flights were canceled yesterday following flooding.
An easyJet spokesperson said passengers were also advised to allow enough time to reach the airport due to several motorways and roads in Barcelona being flooded, as well as the cancellation of train services.
They told MailOnline: “Although our Barcelona flight program is currently operating, due to adverse weather conditions in the area, we advise customers to check local travel advice, allow plenty of time to get to the airport and check our flight tracker for the most up-to-date information. Updated information about your flights.
“The safety and well-being of customers and crew is easyJet’s top priority and, although this is beyond our control, we regret any inconvenience caused by the weather.”
The UK Foreign Office said on its website: ‘Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas of southern and eastern Spain, particularly the region of Valencia and Castilla La Mancha. Travel may be affected.
Passengers wait at El Prat airport after several flights were canceled due to heavy rain, in Barcelona, Catalonia.
Torrential rain has inundated parts of Spain over the past week, causing devastating flooding in Valencia that has left more than 200 people dead.
The seemingly relentless rains are caused by Dana, an isolated high-altitude depression that accumulates huge water-laden clouds that can linger over the same area for many hours.
Last week’s record rainfall came after a nearly two-year drought, meaning that when the deluge hit, the ground was so hard it couldn’t absorb the rain.
The unusually high temperature of the Mediterranean has also increased the risk of flooding.
Experts say drought and flood cycles are increasing with climate change.
In addition to Valencia, the most affected area, flooding has now affected parts of Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands.
Authorities in Valencia said Sunday that hopes of finding more survivors are fading days after heavier rains on Oct. 29 caused catastrophic flooding.
Torrents of water destroyed homes and vehicles, leaving locals stranded without electricity or vital supplies.
