Spain and the Canary Islands hit by severe flooding

Severe flooding has hit parts of mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, with officials warning tourists and residents to stay indoors.

Heavy rain sparked flood warnings across western Spain, with significant flooding reported in the Valencian area and Castellón province.

In Murcia, the body of a man reportedly carried away by floodwaters was recovered, according to news reports.

Watch the moment a local resident escapes from a vehicle swept away by the water

While in Gran Canaria, the sudden storm swept cars into the sea.

Spain’s national weather agency, Aemet, issued a red alert for Gran Canaria on Monday, with warnings expected to stay in place until Thursday.

More than 40mm of rain could fall in an hour, with over 400mm falling possibly over the week.

Muddy flood waters dragged cars across the roads and flooded river banks

Footage released by Telde City Council in Gran Canaria on Monday, March 3, showed workers clearing floodwaters and debris.

Spanish authorities have urged people to avoid travel while the cleanup continues.

This comes just months after devastating floods in southern Spain claimed more than 200 lives.

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