At least 51 people have died in Spain after flash floods hit the eastern part of the Spanish region of Valencia.
Points of attention
- Local authorities have issued red danger alerts in Valencia as some areas received 200mm of rain, leading to impassable roads and towns.
- Rescue services are overwhelmed with hundreds of calls for help, highlighting the urgent need for assistance for those trapped in flooded areas.
- The impact of the flash floods in Spain has also disrupted air travel, with several flights being diverted or canceled due to severe weather conditions.
What is happening in Spain - the first details
According to local authorities, the sudden torrential rains flooded roads and towns in the region.
Carlos Mazon, the head of the regional government of Valencia, has already made a statement on this matter. The latter officially confirmed that some people remained isolated in hard-to-reach places.
In addition, it is emphasized that the emergency services called on citizens to refrain from any road trips and to monitor further reports from official sources.
According to the latest data, the Spanish army has already been involved in the rescue of local residents.
Spain's state meteorological agency AEMET has declared a red danger level in Valencia as some areas such as Turís and Utiel received 200mm of rain.
Local authorities do not have time to help everyone who is in danger
According to journalists, they received hundreds of calls asking for help from people who were in flooded areas or looking for their loved ones.
In addition, it is indicated that due to heavy floods, rescue services could not reach all the affected settlements. The authorities reported the first victims.
The bodies of the dead have been found, but out of respect for the families, we will not provide any additional information, said Carlos Mason, president of the Generalitat de Valencia, the autonomous government of the Spanish region.
It also became known that against the background of heavy rains and wind, at least 12 planes that were supposed to land at the Valencia airport were diverted to other cities, and 10 flights were canceled altogether.
