Italy and Spain hit by flash floods and heavy rain weeks after 40C heatwave and wildfires

The Independent — World·August 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM

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Urgent weather warnings have been issued in Spain and Italy as heavy rain causes chaos after dramatic swing in conditions

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