Catalonia lifts travel restrictions as flood threat recedes

Catalonia lifted the remaining mobility restrictions linked to Sunday’s torrential rain at 9 pm local time, as weather conditions improved and the immediate flood threat receded. The regional emergency plan remains active, and officials warn that some transport services and roads may still be affected. The Generalitat’s latest provisional summary confirms two deaths, in Montornès del Vallès and Tordera. By 8 pm, Catalonia’s firefighters had carried out 2,469 operations related to the storm, including 228 rescues. The Catalan Water Agency has closed all river-flow alerts and says there is no current risk of rivers overflowing. Isolated showers may continue overnight, although officials describe the chance of torrential rain as low. Rail services are being restored gradually; travellers should check operator updates before setting out. Sources: [Generalitat de Catalunya emergency update](https://web.gencat.cat/en/inici/actualitat/emergencies) · [RTVE live coverage](https://amp.rtve.es/noticias/20261004/temporal-lluvias-hoy-4-octubre-ultima-hora-directo-cronica/17252367.shtml) Photo: Ajuntament de Barcelona, via [Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/two-people-have-died-in-catalonia-as-the-region-is-hit-by-torrential-rain-and-flooding)