At least 51 fatalities have been confirmed in southeastern Spain due to severe flash floods triggered by torrential rains. The country is grappling with significant weather disturbances, including heavy rain and hailstorms, which have led to rapid flooding across several regions.
Rescue operations are currently underway, and the president of the Valencia region, Carlós Mazón, stated that it is difficult to determine the exact death toll at this time. Video footage shared on social media captures the devastation caused by the floods, showcasing scenes of flooding that have knocked down bridges and swept vehicles through the streets. Other clips depict individuals clinging to trees as they seek refuge from the rising waters.
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According to the Spanish Weather Service, the town of Chiva recorded an astonishing 491 millimeters of rain in just eight hours, a volume equivalent to an entire year’s worth of precipitation.
Reports indicate that numerous radio and television stations have received hundreds of calls from individuals trapped in flooded areas or looking for missing family members, while emergency responders struggle to access some locations. In the heavily impacted municipality of Letur, officials are deploying drones to locate those unaccounted for, as stated by local representative Milagros Tolon.
Local media has highlighted that many residents in Valencia spent the night trapped in their vehicles or on rooftops and bridges, waiting for rescue.
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Spain’s national meteorological agency has issued a red alert for the Valencia region and a second-highest alert level for certain areas of Andalusia due to the severe weather conditions. The floods have led to significant transportation disruptions, with multiple flights to Valencia either rerouted to other airports or canceled altogether. Train services in the Valencia region have been completely halted, according to the national rail operator.
Valencia city officials announced the suspension of all schools and sporting activities for Wednesday, and parks in the city will remain closed.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his concerns regarding the reports of missing individuals in a post on social media, urging citizens to heed the authorities’ advice and to refrain from unnecessary travel.
