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.
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