The key facts
- At least four dead: two in Oliva, one more in the same province, and a fourth in Catalonia
- Up to 700 liters of precipitation per square meter within 24 hours in parts of the Valencian Community
- More than 400 rescue operations by land and air; some people were evacuated by helicopter
Flood aftermath and victims
Torrential rains hit eastern Spain, which, according to the authorities, led to the deaths of at least four people. Streets were flooded, and many residents had to stay at home. In some areas of the Valencian Community, up to 700 liters of precipitation per square meter fell within 24 hours. Water currents swept away parked cars, flooded roads, and cut off entire neighborhoods from the outside world.
Rescue operations
Rescue services carried out more than 400 operations by land and by air; some people were evacuated by helicopter. Two of the dead were found in the resort town of Oliva, and one more person died in the same province. The fourth victim was recorded in Catalonia: a person fell into an overflowing stream.
Cleanup and context
Cleanup efforts have begun in the flooded areas. Scientists note that climate change is making the autumn storms that hit the Mediterranean coast increasingly intense.
