Spain has been rocked by heavy floods and thunderstorms as popular holiday hotspots risk facing weather chaos.
Half of the country’s 50 provinces received weather warnings this week, as temperatures reached a staggering 42C.
Dramatic footage shows Spanish streets turned into filthy rivers as flood water swallowed up vehicles and chairs.
A “heat dome” has swamped large parts of Europe, causing unprecedented conditions in certain regions.
Footage shows cars swamped in water
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Drivers are seen forcing their cars out of the floodwater
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The extreme weather poses a significant threat to Britons holidaying in Spain, while back home the UK swelters in 30C heat.
Several regions are facing a heavy battering, including Barcelona, Zaragoza, Girona, Tarragona and Castellon, The Sun reported.
More than 100mm of rainfall fell in just one hour in the popular tourist town of Tarazona in Zaragoza.
The downpour in Tarazona has caused significant disruption to public transport due to the flooding of the streets.
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WATCH: Cars plough on as heavy rainfall causes street to flood
