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,

Amid ongoing floods in the European Union destination, the Foreign Office is urging travellers to "check the latest warnings", as the country is hit hard.

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

New flood warnings in the Málaga province of Spain have seen the UK Foreign Office update its travel advice for the country

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