Barcelona in 'extreme danger' as Spain on red alert for more rain after deadly floods

Spain: Flooding hits Gavà near Barcelona

A red alert has been issued for Barcelona following the deadly floods, which have so far killed hundreds of people in Spain.

The "extreme danger" warning comes after horrendous floods engulfed the Valencia area last week and have claimed the lives of 217 people so far, including three British people.

The waters ripped into homes and swept cars and people away, leaving a trail of utter devastation in their wake.

Barcelona is now at risk as more rain is forecast for areas of the country.

The Government of Catalonia said "continuous and torrential" rain is currently expected.

The authorities have issued the following advice: "There will be Continuous and torrential rains during the next few hours. Take extreme precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay away from streams and ravines."

Weather agency Agencia Estatal de Meteorología warned on X: "Be very careful! Do not travel unless strictly necessary!"

Proteccio Civil wrote on X: "Schools are a safe place. Don't go looking for your children.

A red alert has been issued for Barcelona after the deadly floods from last week (Image: Getty)

"It is recommended that workers remain in their workplaces."

Spain's worst floods in decades have covered whole neighbourhoods in mud and debris. Emergency workers are still hoping to find survivors while thousands of people are cleaning up the streets hit by the horrifying incident.

Citizens are accusing the country's local and national governments of not responding fast or efficiently enough to the floods and King Felipe VI was loudly heckled by angry residents during his visit to Paiporta yesterday.