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Gone with the wind and the waves: the beach damage from Storm Nelson along the Barcelona coast

Gone with the wind and the waves: the beach damage from Storm Nelson along the Barcelona coast

Beaches whose widths have narrowed by up to 25 metres, erosion escarpments and damaged facilities: the ravages of the storm

Jordi Palmer

Wednesday, 3 of april of 2024 - 01:10

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Catalan TV weatherman Tomàs Molina enters politics with ERC to "do better against climate change"

Catalan TV weatherman Tomàs Molina enters politics with ERC to "do better against climate change"

Molina will be the number two ERC candidate in the 'Ara Repúbliques' coalition for the European Parliament in June

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 2 of april of 2024 - 22:49

Temperatures reach 42 degrees in the worst day of Catalonia's heat wave

Temperatures reach 42 degrees in the worst day of Catalonia's heat wave

Although temperatures will start to normalize on Friday, severe storms are expected to affect Catalonia over the weekend

Berto Sagrera

Wednesday, 23 of august of 2023 - 23:13

Catalonia's heat wave will continue until Friday

Catalonia's heat wave will continue until Friday

Temperatures of over 40 degrees C will carry on for a few more days in several parts of Catalonia, warns Meteocat

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 21 of august of 2023 - 21:50

Under control: the wildfire in Catalonia's northern Portbou area that raged all weekend | IMAGES

Under control: the wildfire in Catalonia's northern Portbou area that raged all weekend | IMAGES

On Sunday night, about thirty fire crews were still at work avoiding flare-ups in a wildfire that burnt almost 600 hectares

Orsolya Gazdagi

Monday, 7 of august of 2023 - 19:15

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Montserrat, falling rock zone: another landslide on the Catalan mountain | VIDEO

Montserrat, falling rock zone: another landslide on the Catalan mountain | VIDEO

Intense rain in many parts of Catalonia has caused landslips for the second time in five days

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall / Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 13 of june of 2023 - 20:23

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Landslide at Montserrat monastery due to heavy rain: a road closed and the hotel evacuated

Landslide at Montserrat monastery due to heavy rain: a road closed and the hotel evacuated

A scare on the emblematic Catalan mountain as rocks tumble from above Montserrat monastery amid heavy rain

Berto Sagrera

Friday, 9 of june of 2023 - 18:46

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The irrigators of Catalonia's Canal d'Urgell, left without water: "Without help, we won't make it"

The irrigators of Catalonia's Canal d'Urgell, left without water: "Without help, we won't make it"

"No one governs here. That's already been shown with the rabbit plague," a farmer in drought-hit Lleida told ElNacional.cat

Xavi Freixes

Tuesday, 25 of april of 2023 - 19:09

Catalonia's Canals d'Urgell, key irrigation facility, will turn off tap due to drought

Catalonia's Canals d'Urgell, key irrigation facility, will turn off tap due to drought

It's the first time in history that such a drastic measure has been taken, and will cause huge losses for Lleida agriculture

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 20 of april of 2023 - 23:20

Catalonia is a powder keg

Catalonia is a powder keg

José Antich

Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 13:02

The drought is daunting

The drought is daunting

José Antich

Tuesday, 11 of april of 2023 - 17:06

Processions against the drought

Processions against the drought

José Antich

Monday, 27 of march of 2023 - 14:52

Drought restrictions come into force for six million Catalans: who is affected?

Drought restrictions come into force for six million Catalans: who is affected?

Catalonia's 29-month drought means six million people are now at 'Exception' status: here are the details.

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 1 of march of 2023 - 22:54

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IMAGES & VIDEOS: Snow cloaks parts of Barcelona in white, with another cold wave on the way

IMAGES & VIDEOS: Snow cloaks parts of Barcelona in white, with another cold wave on the way

Many of Catalonia's coastal counties awoke in white on Monday morning, and further snowfalls are forecast in the hours ahead

Xavi Freixes

Monday, 27 of february of 2023 - 19:11

Drought alert in Catalonia: 279 municipalities affected by water restrictions

Drought alert in Catalonia: 279 municipalities affected by water restrictions

The Catalan Water Agency has issued a hydrological alert for a further 129 municipalities

El Nacional

Friday, 26 of august of 2022 - 21:07

A 'derecho' kills 14 in Europe: violent storm phenomenon sweeps across 6 countries

A 'derecho' kills 14 in Europe: violent storm phenomenon sweeps across 6 countries

An extremely violent storm system - of a type better known in the US Midwest - hit southern Europe last week

Cintia Cepero

Monday, 22 of august of 2022 - 21:55

Water reserves are falling fast

Water reserves are falling fast

José Antich

Friday, 12 of august of 2022 - 17:17

July 2022: Spain's hottest month since records began

July 2022: Spain's hottest month since records began

Not only did average temperatures in Spain reach unprecedented levels in July, but also in the whole May-July quarter

Joel Carrasco Albertus

Monday, 8 of august of 2022 - 22:38

Heatwave restrictions: more natural parks and towns closed

Heatwave restrictions: more natural parks and towns closed

New restrictions in force at the Montmell-Marmellar and Montsant natural parks and over 80 towns throughout the country

Guillem RS

Thursday, 21 of july of 2022 - 21:07

Heatwave restrictions in Catalonia and fire risk: everything you need to know

Heatwave restrictions in Catalonia and fire risk: everything you need to know

List of all municipalities in Catalonia by county with restrictions due to fire risk and the heatwave.

Claudia Ibáñez

Monday, 18 of july of 2022 - 20:48

Extreme heat wave: restrictions in Barcelona and the Collserola Natural Park

Extreme heat wave: restrictions in Barcelona and the Collserola Natural Park

Collserola is not closed, but the restrictions due to fire risk, which affect Barcelona and Sant Cugat, will apply

Guillem RS

Friday, 15 of july of 2022 - 22:03

Decisive hours as Catalan firefighters battle three wildfires amid heatwave

Decisive hours as Catalan firefighters battle three wildfires amid heatwave

As temperatures peak at over 40C, two rural wildfires are raging in the west of Catalonia and another in the south

Thursday, 16 of june of 2022 - 18:21

The Catalonia that has no drinking water

The Catalonia that has no drinking water

José Antich

Thursday, 16 of june of 2022 - 11:57

Temperatures of 40C and no drinking water: pollution drama affects 30 Catalan villages

Temperatures of 40C and no drinking water: pollution drama affects 30 Catalan villages

Pesticide in water supply of villages in Lleida province means that residents have to fill up bottles when tanker visits

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 15 of june of 2022 - 21:43

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VIDEOS | Flash floods hit southern Catalan counties of Montsià and Baix Ebre

VIDEOS | Flash floods hit southern Catalan counties of Montsià and Baix Ebre

Claudia Ibáñez

Wednesday, 1 of september of 2021 - 19:40

The heat won't let up: up to 43 degrees over the weekend in Catalonia's interior

The heat won't let up: up to 43 degrees over the weekend in Catalonia's interior

Judit Pellicer

Friday, 13 of august of 2021 - 18:56

Casado, snow, a shovel and the Schröder effect

Casado, snow, a shovel and the Schröder effect

José Antich

Monday, 11 of january of 2021 - 17:31

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VIDEO: Powerful images of the state of Delta de l'Ebre after Storm Glòria

VIDEO: Powerful images of the state of Delta de l'Ebre after Storm Glòria

David Serra

Wednesday, 22 of january of 2020 - 20:31

The Delta will never be the same

The Delta will never be the same

José Antich

Wednesday, 22 of january of 2020 - 17:27

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Spectacular images: Storm Glòria brings snow and high waves to Catalonia

Spectacular images: Storm Glòria brings snow and high waves to Catalonia

El Caso

Monday, 20 of january of 2020 - 22:40

British hiker revived by Catalan doctors after her heart stopped for six hours

British hiker revived by Catalan doctors after her heart stopped for six hours

Friday, 6 of december of 2019 - 23:31

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Video: Heavy rain floods Barcelona metro station

Video: Heavy rain floods Barcelona metro station

El Nacional

Wednesday, 4 of december of 2019 - 20:26

Stunning videos of this Saturday's storm in Barcelona

Stunning videos of this Saturday's storm in Barcelona

El Nacional

Saturday, 27 of july of 2019 - 20:07

Catalonia wildfire under control after raging across Ribera d'Ebre for four days

Catalonia wildfire under control after raging across Ribera d'Ebre for four days

El Caso

Saturday, 29 of june of 2019 - 22:24

Catalonia wildfire: the most critical day

Catalonia wildfire: the most critical day

Guillem RS

Friday, 28 of june of 2019 - 17:37

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Catalonia facing one its worst wildfires in 20 years

Catalonia facing one its worst wildfires in 20 years

El Nacional

Thursday, 27 of june of 2019 - 20:50

Weather warning in Catalonia for high temperatures

Weather warning in Catalonia for high temperatures

El Nacional

Saturday, 22 of june of 2019 - 22:50

Death toll in Mallorca after heavy rain rises to ten

Death toll in Mallorca after heavy rain rises to ten

El Nacional

Wednesday, 10 of october of 2018 - 19:30

Catalonia set for August heatwave

Catalonia set for August heatwave

El Nacional

Tuesday, 31 of july of 2018 - 22:05