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Storms in Catalonia Leave Six Train Lines Disrupted

Storms with hail up to six centimeters in size have caused six Rodalies lines to be out of service and resulted in 51 reports of fallen trees and flooding in Catalonia.

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The short version

Storms with hail up to six centimeters in Catalonia caused six Rodalies lines to be cut off and led to 51 reports of fallen trees and flooding. The president of the Generalitat urged caution.

A series of storms brought torrential rain to Catalonia starting in the early afternoon, accompanied by hailstones measuring more than six centimeters.2 Heavy rain forced the suspension of six Rodalies lines: R1, R2Nord, R11, RG1, R13, and R14.2 Firefighters responded to 51 calls regarding fallen trees and flooding in Catalonia.3

Traffic on the R3 between Vic and Ripoll was disrupted by fallen trees and strong winds.3 The R3 had been suspended the previous day due to a malfunction in the rail traffic control system following a copper theft.1 The president of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, urged the public to exercise "utmost caution" due to the weather conditions.3

Why it matters

  • Rodalies is Catalonia's commuter rail system, operated by the Catalan public company Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) in collaboration with Adif.2,1

  • Hailstones larger than six centimeters can cause damage to infrastructure, vehicles, and crops, as well as disruptions to public services.2

This account was written from the 3 reports listed below, filed by 2 independent outlets, and checked against them line by line. It is not a copy of any one of them. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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