Spain is grappling with severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and snow, which have left one person missing in Lorca, Murcia.

A 50-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross a rambla in his van.

Emergency services are conducting extensive searches by land and sea.

Authorities have issued warnings to residents to avoid unnecessary travel as more rain is expected in the coming days.

The adverse weather has disrupted roads across the country, with 33 secondary roads affected and some areas, like Teruel, becoming impassable.

The AEMET has forecast continued instability, with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds threatening to disrupt Carnival celebrations.

Residents are urged to remain cautious as the situation develops.