IT has been a weekend that has shocked the nation.
Torrential rains have caused flooding devastation on the Costa del Sol and inland in the Malaga province.
Two people have tragically lost their lives, while 76 people have been rescued from their homes in Alhaurín de la Torre, Cártama, Álora, Marbella and Estepona alone.
You can view some of the most astonishing rescue photos from the region in our gallery below.
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