Rodalies network, roads, and airport return to normality as thunderstorm ceases
President says 'worst phase' of severe weather that caused flooding in Catalonia is 'over'
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Stay at work and keep children in school during weather alert, government urges
It is advised to avoid risky travel during the torrential rain episode, expected to end in Catalonia by the end of the day
Passengers stranded at Rodalies train stations complain 'alert came too late'
Heavy rains force Renfe to suspend all commuter train lines in Catalonia
Authorities issue further warnings for torrential rains and storms in Catalonia and Valencia
Spanish king, Prime Minister, and Valencian president pelted with mud and cries of "murderers" on visit to Paiporta
Catalan volunteer in Valencia: "Watching the news is heartbreaking. Coming is the least we can do"
Supplies collected in Barcelona and Girona
Catalonia restricts mobility for Monday as flood recovery efforts continue
Regional president announces five crisis response groups and calls for aid from seven Spanish ministries
Government asks all sporting events in southern Catalonia be suspended over rain alert
In Valencia, 15,000 people volunteer to help those affected by floods
60 Catalan firefighters to travel Valencia to help with flood cleanup tasks
Convoy from Ametlla de Mar to stay until Monday
Picanya residents say it will be difficult to return to normality after floods: "We're left with nothing"
Locals clean muddy streets of Valencia town where four of the five bridges have been destroyed
Civil Protection sends new flood alert to residents in southern Catalonia
Death toll rises to 205 across Spain, with 202 in the Valencia region
High alert for more flooding in Valencia and southern Catalonia
Provisional death toll from extreme weather event now at 158
Catalonia offers assistance as flash floods in Valencia kill at least 150
President Illa pledges 'all available resources' and parliament suspends session in solidarity
Catalan police recover two stolen 16th-century maps in London
Maps belonging to Catalonia's National Library created shortly after 'discovery of the new world'
Catalonia's sweet Castanyada tradition endures
Bakeries predicted to sell 11 million 'panellets' as young Catalans embrace the tradition.
More than two million international tourists visit Catalonia in September
Average daily spending decreased to €217 per person
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