Some parts of Spain have been hit with flash flooding, as holidaymakers are advised to keep up to date with conditions before travelling.
Much-loved holiday spots have been hit with heavy rain as Madrid, Murcia and Valencia have all experienced flash flooding after a period of drought, The Daily Record reports.
Flash flooding has turned streets in Murcia into rivers as buildings flooded and road closures have taken effect across southern parts of the country. Authorities battled to drain the streets as the extreme weather follows weeks of drought.
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Some parts in the Valencia region recorded more rainfall during a few days last week than they did in the previous six months, AEMET, the national weather agency, reported.
The town of Ontinyent had the highest rainfall in one day for more than 100 years. It saw 130 litres per square metre fall in 24 hours.
Molina del Segura is also an area of concern as rescue forces have been brought in due to the situation potentially becoming life-threatening.
Madrid was flooded overnight between May 25 and 26 after having received no rainfall for months. More rain fell in hours than in months previous, resulting in a number of distress calls being made across the Spanish capital.
A total of 14 lives were lost as a result of the flooding as 21 rivers overran their banks. At least 300 landslides triggered across the country while rain continued to fall upon terrain that had been dry for months.
The wet weather is set to continue throughout this week in areas including Madrid and Valencia, according to the Met Office. However, the worst of the conditions are over.
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