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Spain floods: 2 dead, 1 missing
Torrential rain in Catalonia leaves 2 dead and 1 missing.
In brief
Torrential rain in Catalonia leaves 2 dead and 1 missing. Heavy rain in Catalonia caused 2 deaths and 1 missing person as rivers overflowed. Originally reported by Dw.
Floods in Catalonia
Two people died and one person is missing after torrential rain triggered flooding in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.
Authorities warn of danger
Emergency services warned of an 'extreme danger' in Barcelona and Girona with rivers at risk of overflowing and residents urged to stay indoors.
Victims reported
One person died when a wall collapsed at a campsite in Tordera, north of Barcelona, while another drowned in a flooded garage in Montornes del Valles.
Missing person search
Emergency services are searching for a missing person in Pineda de Mar, about 52 kilometers (32 miles) north of Barcelona.
Rainfall impact
More than 100 millimeters (3.9 inches) of rain fell overnight in numerous locations, causing homes to flood and vehicles to submerge in towns near Barcelona.
DANA weather phenomenon
The storms are linked to a DANA, a 'cold drop' phenomenon where cold air meets warm, moisture-laden air rising from the Mediterranean.
The big picture
Heavy rain in Catalonia caused 2 deaths and 1 missing person as rivers overflowed.
