It is the deadliest flood-related disaster in Spain since 1996.
LA ALCUDIA, Spain - At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said on Oct 30.
“It’s a river that came through,” said Mr Denis Hlavaty, who waited for rescue on a ledge in the petrol station where he works in the regional capital. “The doors were torn away and I spent the night there, surrounded by water that was 2 metres deep.” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised to rebuild infrastructure that had been destroyed and said in a televised address: “For those who at this moment are still looking for their loved ones, the whole of Spain weeps with you.”
At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia. PHOTO: REUTERS Some parts of Valencia such as the towns of Turis, Chiva or Bunol recorded more than 400 mm of rainfall, leading the state weather agency AEMET to declare a red alert on Oct 29. It was lowered to amber on Oct 30 as the rain eased.
“ took away lots of dogs, lots of horses, they took away everything,” said Antonio Carmona, a construction worker and resident of Alora in the southern region.It is the deadliest flood-related disaster in Spain since 1996, when 87 people died near a town in the Pyrenees mountains.
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