Spain floods: Cars washed away by torrential rain in aerial footage

Cars were washed away as torrential rain caused major flooding across parts of Spain on Sunday 3 September. Aerial footage from Catalonia shows the extent of the flooding close to Tarragona, which left streets and fields submerged. Much of the rain, brought by Storm Dana, has been concentrated in coastal regions across the country, including Cadiz and Castello. Weather warnings were also issued for intense rainstorms in Spain’s capital Madrid and nearby areas on Sunday. Atletico Madrid’s La Liga fixture with Sevilla was postponed due to the weather. Watch more videos on Independent TV:  Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: