A state of emergency has been declared and tourists are being urged to avoid the area after the Canary Islands was battered by two hours of torrential rain Events
British holidaymakers in the Canary Islands have been drenched by Storm Oliver, with fierce winds and heavy rain battering Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote - where expats say it 'feels like home' Events
The public has been warned to exercise 'extreme caution' Events
Warnings are in force for all of the islands, including a rare red weather alert for La Palma, where winds could reach 130kmph Events
Many areas are expected to be hit with strong winds, rough coastal conditions, and plenty of rainfall Events
The Government has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and to monitor traffic conditions during the storm. Events
