Flash floodwaters sweep through residential street in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain

On September 29, 2026, in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain, @FarreFerre shared a video showing severe flash flooding after an intense downpour. In the video, brown floodwater rushes along a residential street, completely covering the sidewalk and driveway beside a long wall and turning the road into a fast-moving torrent. According to reports, the storm produced 53.2 millimeters of rain in one hour at the CAR weather station. The intense rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, flooding homes, businesses, roads, and underground parking garages across the city. Emergency crews responded to numerous flood-related incidents, while residents and cleanup teams worked to clear mud and debris from affected areas.