Severe Flooding in Spain: Death Toll Exceeds 150 | WPN World People News

An unusually intense Mediterranean storm has brought torrential rains to Spain since the 29th, causing severe flooding that has claimed more than 150 lives, with the death toll continuing to rise. The rapid downpours have unleashed torrents of muddy water that destroyed homes and swept away residents, with the eastern region of Valencia being the hardest hit.

Southern and eastern Spain experienced heavy rains this week, and according to Spain’s meteorological agency, the town of Chiva near Valencia received a year’s worth of rainfall in just eight hours, leading to the most severe flooding in decades. The Spanish authorities have issued an urgent public alert, warning that the emergency situation is far from over and urging people to evacuate if necessary. Many Spaniards are outraged at the government for failing to issue timely flood warnings, as the torrential rains have turned streets into rivers, destroyed homes, disrupted transportation, and left many disaster victims injured or separated from their families.

This flood has already caused at least 150 deaths in Spain, with the number of missing persons difficult to determine as rescuers struggle to access remote areas. The death toll is expected to rise further. The Spanish government has declared a three-day national mourning period beginning on the 31st and continues its rescue efforts.