Strong delays and deviated flights. The storm that has affected the capital on Wednesday night has significantly altered the service of the Barajas airport.

Most aircraft have had to fly over the center of the country in a waiting protocol. However, some planes have been diverted to other airports. Thus, some routes have doubled in duration, such as those arriving in the capital from Oviedo, Galicia or Porto.

On the other hand, the Firemen of the City Council have received about 70 warnings related to the heavy rains that have fallen on the capital, according to sources of Emergencies Madrid.

The incidents have started around 10:30 pm, when firefighters have started receiving calls alerting to the consequences that rain and hail have caused, especially in the areas of Puente de Vallecas and Carabanchel.

The storm, which has lasted until after midnight, has caused or floods in garages and roundabouts, rafts of water on roads and roads and falling branches to public roads. Of course, none of the incidents have caused injuries.

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) had given the yellow warning for rains and storms on Wednesday night throughout the region. He had also warned that very strong wind gusts could occur . Forecasts that have been met.

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