Catalonia: Two people killed by heavy rains. The authorities are asking people to stay at home

The head of the Catalan government, Salvador Illa, said on Sunday on the X platform that the situation in the region is "complicated". The authorities appealed to residents to stay at home if possible.

The highest threat level is red in the region.

Two victims of the element

One of the fatalities was a man on whom a wall collapsed in Tordera, several dozen kilometers from Barcelona. A second person died on Sunday in the commune of Montornes del Valles near Barcelona.

The services are also searching for a resident of Pineda de Mar, a popular resort on the Mediterranean coast.

Difficulties at the airport and railways

Heavy rainfall led to flooding in towns near Barcelona. As reported by Reuters, the element disrupted transport and the everyday life of residents.

At the Barcelona airport, some flights were delayed by several hours or canceled, reported the daily "La Vanguardia". There were also problems on the railways. Some local stores have changed their opening hours.

Dangerous weather has been persisting in Catalonia for several days. Schools have already been closed in some cities and some events have been canceled, including those at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house.