Storm Nils batters Baix Llobregat with winds over 100 km/h

Severe weather leaves one person seriously injured in Sant Boi and causes major airport and rail disruptions.

An empty street with tree branches on the ground and traffic signs moved by the wind.
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An empty street with tree branches on the ground and traffic signs moved by the wind.

Storm Nils has caused widespread chaos this Thursday across Baix Llobregat and L'Hospitalet, leaving one person seriously injured in Sant Boi.

The storm reached its peak on February 12th, with wind gusts exceeding 105 km/h in coastal areas. In Sant Boi de Llobregat, a collapsing wall seriously injured one person. Authorities have issued an urgent appeal for residents to stay indoors and avoid all non-essential travel.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport reported 53 cancelled flights, while the R-4 train line was suspended between L'Hospitalet and Martorell. Major roads including the AP-7 and C-31 faced significant restrictions due to fallen trees and debris.