Record rainfall in Spain leads to deaths and travel chaos

Record levels of rain have fallen in Spain causing the deaths of at least two people and leading to travel chaos.

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00:00 Two people have died and one is missing after flooding in the centre of Spain.

00:06 In Madrid region, emergency teams have stepped up efforts to help drivers and residents affected.

00:12 The torrential rains of Dana have caused disruption to air, rail and road transport.

00:18 The authorities declared a red alert on Sunday and urged the population to stay in their

00:22 homes.

00:25 In places such as the tourist city of Toledo, so much water fell that small waterfalls formed

00:30 in areas with stairs.

00:33 Madrid wasn't the only region affected by the rainstorm.

00:36 Firefighters in Catalonia released aerial images which show large flooded areas.

00:42 A dozen people were rescued from their vehicles and there were road and rail closures.

00:47 (whooshing)