> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Metro Stations Flooded as Storm Hits Barcelona - URL: https://barna.news/metro-stations-flooded-as-storm-hits/ - Published: 2026-09-30T08:48:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-30T09:15:06.000Z - Description: Heavy rains cause severe flooding across Barcelona’s metro network and roads, disrupting travel on Tuesday morning. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: transport, Trending Now ## Waterfalls in the Metro: Commuters Face Chaos Tuesday morning commuters in Barcelona faced widespread disruption after torrential rains overnight turned several metro stations into flooded zones. Videos circulating on social media showed water pouring from ceilings and walls at Plaça Catalunya, Mundet, Fabra i Puig, Arc de Triomf and Virrei Amat stations, with some resembling indoor swimming pools. At Fabra i Puig on line L1, footage published by @transportcat captured rain falling inside the station as if it were open to the sky, accompanied by the comment: "flooding again." A similar scene unfolded at Virrei Amat on line L5, where water cascaded like a waterfall through ventilation points. According to RTVE, disruptions affected lines L1, L3, L4 and L5 due to accumulated water. The chaos extended beyond the metro: the Ronda de Dalt was closed after the Caçador tunnel in Nou Barris flooded, halting traffic in both directions until drainage operations concluded at 02:40 on Wednesday morning. --- ## Root Causes: Drainage Overload and Topography The city’s infrastructure struggled under the weight of intense rainfall. Although Barcelona has underground stormwater reservoirs, they reached near-capacity levels during this event, contributing to street-level flooding. The city's position between the Collserola hills and the sea means many avenues channel water downhill toward low-lying areas, where many of the affected metro stations are located. When drainage grates and sewers cannot process the volume fast enough, water seeps into underground systems through entrances, stairs and ventilation shafts. Older sections of the metro network are particularly vulnerable to leaks when groundwater pressure builds. > The combination of extreme rainfall and saturated drainage explains why even robust systems fail. Meteorological data shows significant precipitation across the region: 71 litres per square metre fell in Fornells de la Selva, 88 in Hostalets de Pierola and 97 in Canaletes (Alt Penedès), according to *La Vanguardia*. At least 23 weather stations recorded more than 40 litres per square metre. --- ## Cascading Effects Across Transport Networks Beyond the metro, other key services were hit. Rodalies lines R2, R2 Nord and R11 were suspended between Sant Andreu and Montcada i Reixac due to technical failures linked to the storm. The Renfe maintenance depot in Sant Andreu Comtal was inundated, halting operations. Emergency crews responded to over 700 calls via the 112 emergency number, including rescuing two people, a woman and a minor, from a submerged vehicle in Gavà. In Barcelona alone, Bombers handled 158 incidents, mostly involving flooded basements, fallen trees and electrical faults. One video posted by @analogicagnd showed a manhole cover exploding upward from pressure in Vilapicina, illustrating the strain on underground networks. Residents in lower-lying districts such as Nou Barris, Horta and Sant Andreu reported standing water blocking access to homes and businesses. El Corte Inglés in Can Dragó suffered internal leaks, while schools like Gerbert d’Orlhac in Sant Cugat dealt with water entering gymnasiums through windows. ### What Commuters Should Do Now Travellers are advised to check real-time updates via the TMB website ([www.tmb.cat](https://www.tmb.cat/?ref=barna.news)) and avoid using flooded underpasses or attempting to drive through standing water. Affected metro stations remain operational but with reduced service; delays are expected across lines L1, L4 and L11. --- *Reported by catalunyapress.es, expresdesantandreu.cat, lavanguardia.com, totbarcelona.cat.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Rain Causes Speed Limits on Catalan Rodalies Lines](https://barna.news/rain-causes-speed-limits-on-catalan/) - [Rain Closes Ronda de Dalt, Metro Stations in Barcelona](https://barna.news/rain-closes-ronda-de-dalt-metro/) - [Cable Theft Causes R1 Delays](https://barna.news/cable-theft-causes-r1-delays/) - [La Mercè restricts Metro transfers at central stations](https://barna.news/la-merce-restricts-metro-transfers-at/)