Latest | Spain Floods: Death Toll Rises Amidst “Year’s Rain” in Eight Hours
At least 158 people have been killed in Spain’s deadliest flooding in three decades, after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia. Bridges and buildings were swept away, and farmland, crucial to Spain’s citrus production, was submerged.
Meteorologists reported that a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours across parts of Valencia on Tuesday, causing major traffic disruptions on motorways. Images of submerged vehicles and flooded homes paint a grim picture of the devastation.
Taoiseach Simon Harris expressed Ireland’s solidarity, stating, “Ireland stands ready to help Spain in every way we can.” International aid is pouring in as Spain grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophic event.
Search efforts continue amidst the devastation, with authorities desperately searching for survivors. Experts warn that climate change is likely playing a role in the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events like these.
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