# Spain floods: 2 dead, 1 missing

> Torrential rain in Catalonia leaves 2 dead and 1 missing.
- Title: Spain floods: 2 dead, 1 missing · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Torrential rain in Catalonia leaves 2 dead and 1 missing. Heavy rain in Catalonia caused 2 deaths and 1 missing person as rivers overflowed.
- Keywords: catalonia, spanish floods, besos river, torrential rain, dana, cold drop, valencia floods, climate change, news, world, politics, Spain
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/torrential-rain-and-flooding-leave-2-dead-and-1-missing-in-spain-s-catalonia-region/a-79536990?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: catalonia, spanish floods, besos river, torrential rain, dana, cold drop, valencia floods, climate change, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Heavy rain in Catalonia caused 2 deaths and 1 missing person as rivers overflowed.