Flash flooding in the south and east of Spain has left over 50 dead and caused widespread damage as rescue efforts intensify.
Flash flooding in Spain has swept away cars, turned streets into rivers, cut off entire communities and killed at least 51 people so far, officials announced on Wednesday.
Emergency services in the eastern region of Valencia confirmed the death toll due to severe flooding caused by rainstorms that hit the south and east of the country on Tuesday.
However, president of the Valencia region, Carlós Mazón, stated that it was “impossible” to determine the final death toll at this stage.How Bad Is the Flooding in Spain?
A high-speed train carrying nearly 300 passengers derailed near Malaga, though rail authorities reported no injuries. The incident disrupted high-speed train services between Valencia and Madrid, along with several commuter lines.
Torrents of mud-colored water swept vehicles down streets at alarming speeds, carrying debris and household items in the current. Police and rescue teams used helicopters to airlift people from their homes and cars. More than 1,000 soldiers from Spain’s emergency response units were dispatched to the hardest-hit areas.
