At least 51 people have died as flash floods swept through Spain’s eastern Valencia region following severe rainfall on Tuesday, submerging roads and inundating towns, regional authorities reported on Wednesday. Social media was flooded with videos showing people stranded, with some residents taking refuge in trees to escape the powerful water currents.
Valencia’s regional president, Carlos Mazon, addressed the crisis in a press briefing, revealing that several individuals remain isolated in areas inaccessible due to floodwaters. Local emergency services have urged citizens to avoid all road travel and to stay tuned to official updates.
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Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, has issued a red alert for Valencia as torrential rain continues to threaten the region. The towns of Turís and Utiel recorded some of the heaviest rainfall, with up to 200 mm (7.9 inches) in just a few hours.
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