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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:39:30 UTC.

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