Spanish holiday hotspot hit by floods as deluge turns streets into rivers and cars are swept away

A HOLIDAY hotspot in Spain has been battered by torrential rain - leaving streets flooded and tourists stranded.

Jawdropping images showed roads turned into rivers and cars being swept away by the currents as the region endured extreme wind.

In the Barcelona province, biblical flash floods tore through the streets causing widespread disruption.

Shocking footage showed pavements submerged beneath muddy torrents as the popular holiday destination was pummelled by rain.

Car alarms were heard blaring as locals and tourists alike were left trapped inside.

Work, classes and flights were disrupted because of the astonishing amount of rainfall, local media reported.

To make matters worse, many properties were left without power as a result of the gruelling rain.

Throughout the regions o