Torrential rains that struck Catalonia have left two people dead and one person missing, as Spanish authorities deal with the aftermath of a wave of flooding that hit areas north of Barcelona.
Two victims after extreme weather
According to official announcements, two people have died in flooding in the Catalonia region of Spain.
Catalan leader Salvador Illa confirmed the death of a man in Tordera after a wall collapsed in the town north of Barcelona.
A second victim was reported in the municipality of Montornes del Vallès, according to firefighters.
Search for a missing person
Emergency services are continuing the search operation for a missing person in Pineda de Mar, also north of Barcelona.
So far, authorities have not provided further details about the person’s identity or the circumstances of the disappearance.
Flooding hit several areas
The preliminary toll shows a severe impact from the rainfall in several parts of the region, with fatal consequences and emergency interventions on the ground.
The incident has once again brought attention to the vulnerability of urban and suburban areas in the face of intense rainfall, while full information on the damage remains incomplete.
Local authorities have so far confirmed two deaths, while the search for the missing person continues.
The situation on the ground remains sensitive, with the final toll likely to become clearer only after further checks by the responsible services.