Barcelona, Ibiza, Madrid: Flash floods trigger travel warnings in popular holiday destinations

Report rainfall has left roads and metro stations in Spain flooded, including to the issues created by a chronic drought.

Enormous swathes of the nation have been positioned underneath yellow warning by Spain’s meteorological workplace (AEMET) because of the danger of heavy rain and storms.

Vacationer hotspots Andalusia, Alicante, Barcelona, Ibiza, Madrid and Valencia are included within the 14 affected areas.

Elements of the southeast area of Murcia are at present underneath the extra extreme orange warning for rainfall.

Regardless of the downpours, Spain is on monitor for its driest summer season since record-keeping started in 1961, in line with AEMET.

Which elements of Spain are affected by flooding?

Heavy rain over the previous week wreaked havoc alongside Spain’s Mediterranean coast and within the capital, Madrid. Some areas noticed extra rainfall in a day than is generally seen in a complete month.

The southeastern area of Murcia has been most severely affected, with scenes of vehicles being swept down streets and a pram being shocked in Molina de Segura. Some faculties have been closed as a precaution as a result of rising water ranges.

Vega del Segura and Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón – each in Murcia – are at present underneath orange warnings for rain.

Madrid has been ravaged by rain since Thursday, forcing commuters to dodge water pouring into metro stations and drivers to navigate flooded highways. Water additionally leaked by means of the ceiling of Madrid Airport and flooded runways.

Emergency companies have been known as in to rescue drivers trapped of their autos. The town had not seen rainfall in months.

Is it protected to journey to Spain throughout floods?

Spain, together with areas affected by rainfall, is open as regular to vacationers – however guests ought to train warning.

Heavy rainfall might result in flight and practice disruption, so make sure to give your self additional time in case you are travelling within the affected areas.

Regulate AEMET’s climate warnings and native media for updates on the present state of affairs – notably in case you are planning to drive a automotive. Keep away from areas which can be susceptible to landslides in heavy rain.

Spain’s rainfall got here simply days after the Italian area of Emilia Romagna was devastated by floods that killed 14 individuals and compelled 36,000 to evacuate their houses.

Each Spain and Italy have confronted ‘climate whiplash’ in latest weeks, with lengthy intervals of drought damaged by heavy rainfall.