Extreme rainfall has hit regions of Spain this week, leading to flooding and evacuations in Malaga, the Costa del Sol and Valencia. The national weather office has placed both Malaga and Catalonia on the highest alert,

The Spanish Civil Protection Service has issued a 'status red' warning as the Costa del Sol is set for heavy rain and flooding, with schools in the region closing and some residents being evacuated

The UK Foreign Office has updated its Spanish travel advice as the country endures flooding and weather warnings.

This week, visitors have been warned to avoid travelling to Barcelona, as local authorities put the city on the highest flood alert. On Monday, a red alert warning of “extreme danger” was issued by the local government of Catalonia,