Most drivers have been unlucky at some point when it comes to parking. Whether it’s getting a ticket or being blocked in – some spaces are luckier than others.

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However, one fella in Malta may have found the worst parking space of 2026.

After the region experienced its first rainfall in months, footage captured a silver Smart Car parked directly beneath the path of water pouring from a pipe above.

What might ordinarily have been just another parking space quickly turned into something resembling a particularly aggressive complimentary car wash.

Rather than a light trickle, the water can be seen hammering the roof and rear of the Smart Car, creating an enormous spray around it as the rain continues to fall.

The timing made the situation even more unfortunate.

The Weather Channel shared the clip on September 15, describing the driver as having potentially chosen the “worst spot” to leave their car after Malta experienced its first rain in months.

Lovin Malta also shared footage of the soaking. The person behind the camera couldn’t resist pointing out the driver’s unfortunate choice, quipping: “Maybe not the smartest of parking as the first rain in months hits Malta.”

With the Smart Car sitting almost perfectly beneath the flow, it certainly appeared to have received considerably more of the long-awaited rainfall than the vehicles surrounding it.

The footage shows another car parked nearby escaping the direct torrent, while the silver vehicle is repeatedly battered by the water cascading from above. And one can only assume the number of small stones and debris in the downpour. That can’t be good for the paint job.

And naturally, social media users had plenty to say about the scene.

One commenter joked: “Very ‘Smart’ move to park there.”

Another viewer, saw the unexpected drenching as more of a luxury treatment than a parking disaster. They joked: “First rain in months and this car booked the full spa package.”

Meanwhile, another Instagram user appeared to find the whole scene rather familiar, commenting: “This is soooo Malta.”

There’s not many times when receiving a parking ticket would have been a preferable outcome… but this is definitely one of them.

Featured image credit: Instagram/@nigel_aide (screenshot)