At least 155 dead in Spanish floods
Strong winds and torrential rains have battered several areas of the country since the beginning of the week.
Members of a family walk through a mud-covered street after flooding.
Rescue services reported that at least 95 people were killed by flooding caused by torrential rains in Valencia (Spain).
"The process of recovering and identifying the victims is beginning," authorities said.
Strong winds and torrential rains have battered several areas of Spain since the beginning of the week, causing flooding especially in Valencia and the Andalusia region.
">La poderosa fuerza del agua que todo lo arrasa a su paso. Impresionantes las imágenes de la DANA en Valencia, España. Se trata de una Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos (DANA). El reporte oficial indica que hay fallecidos, pero todavía no se sabe cuántos.
— Patricia Janiot (@patriciajaniot) October 30, 2024
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The president of the Valencian region explained that some parts of the Valencian Community were still without telephone services and electricity on Wednesday morning and certain places remained inaccessible due to flooded roads.
Photos taken on Tuesday showed water sweeping down streets and washing away vehicles. Rail and air travel to the area has been severely affected.
The Spanish Congress of Deputies held a moment of silence Wednesday in honor of the victims.
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