WATCH: Alicante inundated by worst floods in 20 years

ALICANTE was hit by the worst floods in 20 years, with more than 150 litres per square metre of rain falling in just a few hours.

Streets were cut off, schools were forced to close, and the main thoroughfare on Avenida de Denia was completely submerged.

Although the rainfall has softened, winds continue to lash Alicante with speeds of up to 70 kmh. 

Albufera “beach” in #Alicante.

“playa” de la Albufera de #Alicante, aunque queda poco de playa ya. #TemporaldeLevante pic.twitter.com/GIUGJqyPVf

— beatriz vidal (@bvidalarchitect) March 13, 2017

Spectacular scenes in #Alicante. Be very careful. 

Espectacular tromba de agua en #Alicante. Mucha #Precaucion #Lluvias #Inundaciones pic.twitter.com/yzWc6gJD1F

— Mariano Postigo (@marianopostigo) March 13, 2017

Emergency services worked non stop throughout the night.

Imagen del monasterio y plaza #santafaz ayer noche #inundaciones #lluvia #Alicante vía @BuendiaAyala pic.twitter.com/y1Mi5xuc5m

— Alicante Ambulancias (@Ambu_Alicante) March 14, 2017