Environment & Climate
Severe storms hit eastern Spain and Tropical Storm Dujuan threatens Japan
The Guardian reports that heavy rain caused flooding and one death in Spain, while Japan prepares for an approaching typhoon.
The short version
- Severe thunderstorms in eastern Spain caused flooding, submersed roads, cancelled flights, and resulted in at least one death after a car was swept away.[The Guardian]
- A La Liga football match in Valencia was postponed due to pitch flooding at the stadium.[The Guardian]
- Tropical Storm Dujuan is expected to strengthen into a category one typhoon and track towards Japan's southeastern coast.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Thunderstorms produced over 100mm of rain near Barcelona, leading to submerged roads and cancelled flights.[The Guardian]
- Rescuers found a driver's body near Olivella after floodwaters swept the vehicle away.[The Guardian]
- The La Liga match between Levante and Athletic Club was postponed due to stadium flooding.[The Guardian]
- Tropical Storm Dujuan is projected to become a category one typhoon as it moves northwest toward Japan.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The precise impact and trajectory of Tropical Storm Dujuan on Tokyo and surrounding regions remain subject to ongoing forecasting.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoonThe Guardian - World