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Government calls for "extreme caution" and urges people to stay at home

Heavy rains caused rivers such as the Francolí to burst their banks and produce extreme damage, especially in Western Catalonia

Two people dragged into sea by waves, and two other bodies were found inside their vehicles

Visitors flock to Espluga de Francolí, near Tarragona, to purchase bottles recovered from mud

Heavy downpours and flash floods hit Catalonia on Tuesday night, resulting in at least two deaths

Five missing and dozens evacuated as heavy rains hit Catalonia

Some buildings had inundations of water, while road and transport links were affected by the severe weather conditions

Authorities expect rain to be especially heavy in the north and south of the country and urge caution in large urban areas