British holidaymakers have been issued a warning as flash floods sweep through the Spanish coastal town of Cadaquésin Girona, causing widespread destruction as dozens of vehicles were carried away.
Severe flooding has resulted in 32 cars being washed away by the torrent, creating a dangerous blockage at a local bridge.
The disaster struck in the early hours of Friday morning, marking another serious flooding incident along Spain’s Mediterranean coastline.
It comes just over a week after Spain faced another flooding disaster in the Valencia region, with more than 200 confirmed to have died.
It comes just over a week after Spain faced another flooding disaster in the Valencia
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Catalan weather agency Meteocat shared footage of the flash flooding in Girona, reporting intense and continuous rainfall in the area.
Rainfall has exceeded 100 litres per square meter in the affected area, sweeping away parked vehicles and causing local streams.
The severe weather conditions have sparked significant concerns among residents and officials in the coastal community.
“This is how the Cadaqués stream goes down after the intense and continuous rain this morning, where there is likely to have been more than 100mm of rainfall,” Meteocat stated.
Local residents took to social media to express their alarm at the severe situation unfolding in their town.
“The situation is very serious in Cadaqués. Dozens of cars have been swept away by the swollen stream in the town, blocking up the bridge,” one resident posted on X, formerly Twitter.
The resident emphasised the unprecedented nature of the disaster, stating: “It’s been many years since something like this happened in Cadaqués.”
The incident comes amid broader concerns about severe weather along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
British travellers have been advised to check Spain’s meteorological office
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a travel warning on November 5, highlighting flooding risks, particularly in the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha.
British travellers have been advised to check Spain’s meteorological office for the latest weather warnings and follow local authority instructions.
It warned: “Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas along the Mediterranean coastline of Spain, particularly the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha.
“Journeys may be affected. Check the latest weather warnings from Spain’s meteorological office before you travel and follow instructions from local authorities.”