Heavy Rainfall Floods Streets in Catalonia

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Intense rainfall flooded streets in Catalonia, Spain, with weather warnings issued for parts of the region on Friday, September 16.

This footage, filmed by Vanesa Cano, shows flooding in Mataro.

The Meteorological Service of Catalonia said more than 100 mm (3.9 inches) fell across Mataro on Friday.

A drowning person had to be rescued after their car became trapped in floodwaters, according to local firefighters.

Rain was expected to continue in Mataro until Saturday afternoon, with conditions forecast to improve on Sunday. Credit: Vanesa Cano Escobar via Storyful