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Spanish tourist hotspot closed as weather warning issued
- Heavy rainfall in the Canary Islands, particularly Gran Canaria and Tenerife, caused significant flooding, turning streets into rivers and damaging property.
- Cars were swept away by floodwaters, and at least 80 people were trapped in a Tenerife supermarket due to rising waters.
- Seven beaches in Telde, Gran Canaria, were closed due to the flooding and debris.
- Authorities are on high alert and have advised residents and tourists to avoid travel and parking near ravines, with more rain expected.
- The flooding follows a trend of increased such incidents in Spain, including the devastating floods in Valencia in November.