ALBAWABA- The death toll from Spain's catastrophic flash floods has surged to 155, with the eastern region of Valencia facing severe devastation.
Entire neighborhoods remain underwater, and emergency teams, including local residents and military units, are working to locate survivors and clear debris.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the hardest-hit areas, urging people to stay indoors as search efforts continue.
Authorities have struggled to restore basic services, while officials brace for further challenges as more rain is forecast for Valencia.
Emergency services are operating nonstop, expecting the toll to rise as they search vehicles and damaged infrastructure. Parts of Valencia remain under an AEMET yellow weather warning, with more rainfall expected by Thursday.
Since Tuesday, torrential rains have swept across eastern and southern Spain, especially affecting Valencia and parts of Andalusia. These heavy downpours have flooded streets, disrupted transportation, and cut off several roads.
Spanish media reported that some areas saw over a month’s worth of rain in just one day, leading the state weather agency AEMET to issue a red alert for Valencia and a secondary warning in Andalusia.
Meteorologists attributed the storm to a mix of cold air over the Mediterranean, triggering intense rain clouds. Rain is expected to persist until at least Thursday. Experts warn that climate change is driving more severe weather events like these storms.
