Spain: Massive Flooding Halts Daily Life and Claims Victims

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Seven people have been reported missing due to heavy rains causing severe flooding in southern and eastern Spain over two days, disrupting flights and rail services, officials said, according to AFP.

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Images captured by residents in the affected areas and broadcast by Spanish television show floodwaters sweeping away cars and inundating roads and buildings.

Officials reported that at least seven people are missing, including a truck driver in the Valencia area and six individuals in the town of Lietor in the Albacete province, eastern Spain.

Milagros Tolón, central government representative in the Castilla-La Mancha region, told Spanish television that rescuers are searching for the missing in Lietor with the assistance of drones.

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Later, the regional government president confirmed that several bodies had been recovered in the Valencia area.

Carlos stated, “We can confirm the discovery of some bodies,” adding that authorities cannot provide further details until relatives are informed.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrote on X, “I am closely and anxiously following reports of missing persons and the damage caused by the storm in recent hours,” urging people to follow authorities’ instructions.

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He added, “Be extremely cautious and avoid unnecessary trips.”

The Spanish airport operator “AENA” redirected 12 flights initially scheduled to land at Valencia Airport to other cities due to rain and strong winds, and canceled 10 additional flights.

The municipality of Valencia decided to suspend classes and sports events and to keep parks closed.

The rail operator “ADIF” suspended all train services in the Valencia region “until normalcy is restored.”

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The regional government stated that a high-speed train carrying 276 passengers derailed in the southern Andalusia region, with no injuries reported.

Emergency services rescued dozens of people in Alora, Andalusia, some by helicopter, after the river overflowed.

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The Spanish Meteorological Agency issued a maximum alert in the Valencia region and the highest alert level in parts of Andalusia.

Many roads in both regions were cut off due to the flooding.

Scientists warn that extreme weather conditions, such as heat waves and storms, have become more intense due to climate change.

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