(Express) – Flash flooding and a freak hailstorm have sparked chaos in the Spanish capital of Madrid, after the weather caused widespread travel disruption and even swept away dozens of cars. A sudden and severe freak hailstorm has struck Madrid, bringing the Spanish capital to a standstill. Just weeks after a record-breaking heatwave throughout Europe, flash floods have swept through Madrid. Widespread travel disruption has been reported, with flights at the nearby airport diverted and metro stations shut down.
The worst-hit area – Arganda del Rey – saw more than 40 litres of hail fall per square metre in just half an hour. Residents of Arganda del Rey, a municipality of the Madrid region located 30km south of the Spanish capital, spoke of their horror as they faced the extreme weather. Flash floods turned over cars and rivers of water dragged trash bins down the streets. In shocking footage filmed by residents, cars can be seen being swept away in the torrents of floodwater. CONTINUE
