One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region

Torrential rain and flash floods struck the Mediterranean east of Spain, resulting in the death of at least one man who was swept away by floods near Barcelona. Spanish rescuers recovered the victim's body on Thursday.

The severe weather caused widespread disruption across the Catalonia and Valencia regions, submerging streets and impacting local infrastructure.

In response to the extreme conditions, authorities urged the public in the affected regions to avoid unnecessary travel and exercise extreme caution.