Travel Chaos in Barcelona Due to Ex-Hurricane Melissa
[translate:EX-HURRICANE Melissa] has caused major disruption to Barcelona’s public transport this morning after an orange weather warning was issued for heavy rain.
Flight Cancellations and Delays
At least 54 flights have been cancelled at Barcelona’s El-Prat airport. Outbound flights are delayed by an average of 68 minutes, while arrivals are landing nearly an hour late, according to Flightradar24.
“The bad weather and strong storms affected operations and forced safety measures to be put in place at the airport,” ENAIRE, Spain’s air navigation manager, said.
Airport operator AENA has urged passengers to check their flight status with airlines before traveling.
Train Service Disruptions
Barcelona’s Rodalies rail network has also been severely affected. The R4 line is suspended between Sabadell Sud and Terrassa Est, with replacement buses operating.
The R15 line has been cut between Asco and Mora la Nova following a wall collapse caused by heavy rain.
Additional Context
These disruptions highlight the widespread impact of extreme weather events on transportation infrastructure in Catalunya.
Author's summary: Ex-Hurricane Melissa has severely disrupted Barcelona’s transport network, causing numerous flight cancellations and train service suspensions due to torrential rain and safety precautions.