Roads turn into rivers as flood-hit Spain grapples with huge torrents of water and thunderstorms amid Europe's 42C 'heat dome'
Half of the country's 50 provinces have received weather warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) this week.
Dramatic footage posted on social media overnight shows picturesque Spanish streets transformed into filthy rivers as flood water streams past shops and restaurants.
In one shocking video, cars are seen being swept away along the El Cardener river while other vehicles are completely submerged in thick mud and debris.
It comes as a severe heatwave, fueled by a 'heat dome' phenomenon, is currently impacting Europe, with temperatures in some areas reaching a staggering 42C.
The UK basked in intense sunshine this weekend with temperatures reaching 33C in parts of England.
The extreme weather in Spain threatens huge damage to neighbourhoods, as well as disruption to Brits holidaying across the country in hope of some Spanish sun.
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In one shocking video, cars are seen being swept away along the El Cardener river while other vehicles are completely submerged in thick mud and debris
Regions facing a heavy battering include Huesca, Teruel, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona and Castellon, The Sun reported.
One popular tourist destination, the town of Tarazona in Zaragoza, saw more than 100mm of rainfall in just one hour on Friday.
The downpour in Tarazona caused street flooding, heavy disruption to public transport and brutal damage to property in the getaway hotspot.
The Military Emergency Unit (UME) - the branch of the army responsible for national disaster or emergency relief - was deployed across the province to help.
Rainfall of up to 50 litres per square metre was predicted in most parts of Aragon and Catalonia - which could cause flooding and even overflowing ravines.
The Catalan weather service Meteocat issued its own highest possible weather warning, at levels five and six, according to Catalan News.
It marks a serious deterioration in weather conditions in the province, replacing previous orange and yellow warnings.
Temperatures reached 34.7C at Astwood Bank, near Worcester, on Friday, the Met Office said.
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