Emergency officials said the death toll will likely rise as rescue efforts continue.
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At least 64 people have died after torrential rainfall impacted eastern Spain late Tuesday, with some areas experiencing a year’s worth of rain overnight, according to local officials, who warned the death toll will likely continue rising as rescue efforts ensue.Key Facts
Rainfall on Tuesday night exceeded 70 gallons per square yard in some areas in southeastern Spain, according to the country’s meteorological agency, including more than 100 gallons of rainfall per square yard in Chiva, or about the average amount of rain experienced in the area over a year.
