weather

Downpours on Wednesday and Thursday flooded basements, felled trees, disrupted traffic and trains, while thousands were left without power

Five missing and dozens evacuated as heavy rains hit Catalonia

Some buildings had inundations of water, while road and transport links were affected by the severe weather conditions

Authorities issue new heat warning for western and central Catalonia

Temperatures hit all-time highs over the weekend, with thermometers due to drop slightly over next couple of days in some areas

Authorities advise caution with vulnerable groups especially as forecasts predict heat will continue until Tuesday

Public urged to take precautions as temperatures due to rise over 40 degrees in some places with hot weather forecast until Sunday

Minor disruptions as authorities issue alert for severe weather

Figure far higher than usual –and also above the likes of Paris, Berlin, Oslo, southern England in all 2017

Authorities expect rain to be especially heavy in the north and south of the country and urge caution in large urban areas

Meteorological conditions can alter our state of mind and behavior, says top Catalan psychiatrist

Roads cut off and rivers overflow after storm hits Catalonia

High temperatures in first half of August cause deaths of 13 men and 10 women

Rain could drop up to 40 liters per square meter in half an hour

Maximum temperatures reached up to 40°C in five days alert was in place