Torrential rain causes deadly flooding in eastern Spain

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 22:50 · Archive

At least four people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain's Valencia region.

Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. The Valencia region was among the worst-hit areas, with several towns cut off. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some areas.

Two of the victims were found in Oliva, one of the worst-hit coastal resorts. One was a 79-year-old woman found in her home; another was a man who suffered a fatal heart attack at a local campsite. The third victim was a man who drowned while swimming at a beach in Sagunto. Firefighters in neighbouring Catalonia also reported the death of a woman who fell into a rain-swollen stream.

Around 2,000 people were evacuated from seven campsites in Oliva, and helicopters were deployed for rescue operations across the region. Authorities ordered around 100 municipalities to remain indoors; most restrictions were lifted by early Monday afternoon as conditions improved.

How it is being reported

• Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regionsTorrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some areas.France 24 · 19 Oct, 22:39
• Deadly floods sweep through eastern Spain after torrential rainTorrential rain triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain, sweeping away cars, submerging roads and leaving at least four people dead.Euronews · 19 Oct, 21:00
• Roads and cars submerged as heavy rain floods eastern SpainAt least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain. Streets and cars were submerged in the Valencia region as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities urged people to stay indoors.Euronews · 19 Oct, 12:47

In this story: Valencia · Spain · Oliva · Sagunto · Catalonia · Alicante

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