A British man died after his Volvo was swept into a river during severe flooding in Olivella, a town near Barcelona, Spain. The incident occurred as the vehicle was crossing a bridge during extreme weather conditions. Emergency services were alerted just after 11 p.m. on Wednesday when reports came in that the car had fallen into the water. The man's body was found about 500 meters from the submerged vehicle at around 2:25 a.m. on Thursday. Town mayor Marta Verdejo confirmed the driver was British, according to La Vanguardia. She called the incident an "exceptional case" and urged the community to observe a minute of silence for the victim. The search involved eleven teams, including specialized aquatic units and drones. The severe flooding affected parts of Catalonia and Valencia, causing widespread disruption. In Sitges, a nearby town, a river burst its banks, completely submerging a campsite and forcing the evacuation of about 270 campers. Some of them were able to return home later, according to local officials. In Barcelona and Girona, flooding led to the closure of sections of major roads, including the Ronda de Dalt, a key ring road around the city. Videos showed water rushing through the tunnels of this highway. The heavy rain also caused the cancellation of at least 23 flights at Barcelona’s El Prat airport, with most commuter train services experiencing delays. At Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona, fire teams responded to flooding in the basement of three buildings. Storms also caused the collapse of a ceiling in a pediatric ward, raising concerns about the safety of patients and staff. In Valencia, the airport was temporarily closed due to flooding, with roads turning into waterways and cars becoming submerged. Other towns in the region reported torrential rain and even hail. One resident shared a photo of hailstones as large as a single euro coin, highlighting the intensity of the weather. The extreme weather events have underscored the vulnerability of coastal and low-lying areas to sudden flooding, especially during periods of intense rainfall. Authorities are likely to review emergency response protocols and infrastructure resilience in light of these incidents. For now, the focus remains on aiding affected communities and ensuring the safety of residents in flood-prone areas.