Canary Islands flooding turns streets into rivers as car is swept out to sea by heavy rain
Canary Islands flooding turns streets into rivers as car is swept out to sea by heavy rain - Locals in Gran Canaria and Tenerife are picking up the pieces after reservoirs burst their banks
Heavy flooding turns streets into rivers at Canary Islands holiday spots
Tourists have been warned to stay indoors as heavy flooding swept debris through the streets of the Canary Islands. Video and pictures from the town of Telde, one of the worst hit areas on the eastern half of Gran Canaria, showed cars being swept out to sea by muddy flood waters.
Heavy flooding hits Spain's Canary Islands as weather agency issues warnings
On 2 March, the Canaries’ government issued a severe weather alert, warning of heavy rains as well as hail and snow, while AEMET suggests the storms could last until at least 5 March. The Spanish Tourist Office UK said: “We have spoken to our partners in Gran Canaria with regards to recent localised flooding in the area of Telde.
Streets flooded as heavy rains hit Spain's Canary Islands
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Car washed out to sea as flash flood hits Spain's Gran Canaria
This video contains language some people may consider offensive:: A car is washed out to sea by a flash flood in Spain’s Gran Canaria:: Lily Ash:::: Telde, SpainThe city came to standstill as dozens of cars were swept down roads and into a ravine.
Cars swept out to sea as floods hit Gran Canaria
The town of Telde in the east of the island was particularly hard hit with heavy downpours. Cars were swept away into ravines and into the sea by torrents of floodwater. Around 32mm of rain fell in Telde, with higher amounts falling in the surrounding mountains. The average rainfall for March here is 13mm.
Gran Canaria streets become raging rivers as massive floods wash cars out to sea
Tourists on Gran Canaria have been warned to stay indoors following flooding, which has seen piles of mud and dirt cover streets and drag cars under bridges and into the sea
Moment flash flooding washes car away in Gran Canaria
Eyewitness footage captured cars stranded on flooded streets and vehicle being swept into the sea by rising floodwaters in Spain's Gran Canaria..
Heavy rains flood eastern part of Gran Canaria
A sudden storm hit the Telde region bringing the city to a standstill and sending cars floating down roads. Video: Reuters
Canary Islands flooding: Gran Canaria streets become rivers washing away cars
Published images show cars washed away by the floods in Gran Canaria, with its streets become raging rivers as water levels rise. Piles of mud and dirt have covered the streets as torrential rain battered the popular holiday island. The entire island of Lanzarote - the easternmost island of the archipelago - is also under a weather warning.
Flash floods sweep car away in Spain's Gran Canaria
Eyewitness footage captured cars stranded on flooded streets and vehicle being swept into the sea by rising floodwaters in Spain's Gran Canaria on Monday (March 3).
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Is it safe to travel to the Canary Islands right now? Latest travel advice after severe flooding
As the FCDO has not advised against travelling to Gran Canaria, you won’t automatically be eligible for a no-penalty refund.