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The "tropicalization" of the Mediterranean: did a mini-hurricane occur in Catalonia?

The weather agency of Spain explains that one of the reasons for the rains that hit the east of the country at the beginning of October was a phenomenon that shares similarities with a cyclone like those that usually exist in the Atlantic and, to this end, the increase in sea temperature is fundamental. In addition to the torrential rains, a DANA arrived from Portugal.

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Puigdemont, closer to returning to Spain: Court issues arrest warrant

Almost nine years after leaving Catalonia following the independence attempt of 2017, the former President of the Generalitat, Carles Puigdemont, is closer than ever to returning to Spain. The Constitutional Court had upheld the application of the amnesty law to the offence of embezzlement and the national arrest warrant on him had been lifted.

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Catalonia faces record rains and floods as the alert moves to Girona

Catalonia faces the consequences of an extraordinary temporary that has left torrential rains of more than 200 litres per square metre in some areas, causing floods, damage to housing and business. As neighbours assess the losses and start cleaning, the authorities keep an eye on the progress of the weather system to the north of the region. The province of Girona, border to France, now concentrates the greatest concern, with risk notices and calls on the population to remain safe in their homes.

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Spain: two dead and one missing after a rainy record in Catalonia

For the first time in 143 years, since there are statistics, Barcelona reports more than 200 litres of rain per square metre after a day that "will pass into the history of climate records," according to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia. Flooded houses, submerged vehicles and affected hospitals make up the picture with which several municipalities of the region woke up. The time limit requires the cancellation of dozens of flights and affects the movement on most railway lines.

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