The weather event, described as first-class by the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, resulted in 23 hospitalizations. Serious incidents occurred in Sant Boi de Llobregat due to a fallen tree and in Sant Pau de Segúries. In l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, a woman was injured when part of a building collapsed onto her car.
“"This is the first course of a top-tier wind event that will see a second peak on Saturday."
The director of Meteocat, Sarai Sarroca, warned that this is the most significant wind episode in the last 15 years. Authorities urge citizens to avoid travel and use remote work as gusts are expected to exceed 100 km/h in Barcelona.
