Eighty-six individuals sustained injuries in Catalonia due to wind gusts hitting up to 100 km/h. The elevated alert status prompted the cancellation of educational activities and flights in Barcelona. In January, Japan experienced heavy snowfalls that resulted in over 40 fatalities.
Thirty-four of the 86 people hurt in Catalonia following the intense winds required hospitalization. This incident was officially communicated by the region’s main civil protection authority. Rescue teams documented hundreds of separate events attributed to the severe weather. Wind speeds peaked at 100 kilometers per hour. The Spanish national meteorological service issued a high-level warning (orange alert) for several localities.
Consequently, authorities made the decision to suspend classes across all educational settings, encompassing both schools and higher education institutions. Furthermore, non-essential medical services were temporarily halted.
At Barcelona International Airport, 101 flights were grounded due to the adverse weather, and an additional 10 aircraft were diverted to alternative airports. Aena, the airport operator, indicated that meteorologists foresee a gradual return to better weather conditions shortly.
Heavy snowstorms swept through Japan in January, claiming the lives of more than 40 people. The prefectures of Niigata and Akita reported the highest casualty rates. Fatalities were also confirmed in Hokkaido, Yamagata, Aomori, and other parts of the nation.
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