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Video. Flights cancelled at El Prat due to heavy rain in Catalonia

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Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses.

Heavy rainstorms led to widespread flooding, fallen trees, and lightning strikes across the region. Emergency services responded to hundreds of incidents, with Barcelona receiving the highest number of emergency calls.

At Barcelona's El Prat airport, dozens of flights were cancelled or delayed, while rail services and major roads also faced interruptions.

A regional alert was issued as the storm moved along the coast, and emergency teams responded to numerous incidents across Barcelona and nearby towns.

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