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Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.

Flash floods kill at least 63 people in Spain

At least 63 people have been killed and many others are missing after torrential rains caused flash flooding in southern and eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday.

Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead

Spanish authorities say dozens of people have died in flash flooding that is the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain

Spanish authorities said 51 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted transportation. Rainstorms caused flooding in a wide swath of ...

Flash Floods in Spain Kill Dozens: What to Know

Dozens of people were killed after the downpour, which some residents said was the worst they had ever witnessed.

Top stories - The New York Times - 39 minutes ago

Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain

Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia. Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Dozens dead in flash floods in Valencia, Spain, officials say

The flash floods were caused by heavy rain, which by Wednesday morning had begun "easing off," according to the country's meteorological agency.

Watch: The weather conditions that caused devastating flash flooding in Spain

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

World - ABC News - 2 hours ago

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - 19 minutes ago

France Struggles to Dry Out From Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers unleashed torrents of brackish water that cut off roads, swept away cars and swamped buildings.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Watch: Drivers rescued after floodwaters cause chaos in Spain

At least 51 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill Dozens

Over 1,000 soldiers from Spain’s emergency response units were deployed to the devastated areas in the eastern part of the country.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Catastrophic Flooding in Spain Kills at Least 70 People

More than a year’s worth of rain fell overnight in some areas, washing away bridges and flooding towns.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago

Devastating floods kill at least 60 in Spain

Parts of Spain are recovering from severe flooding that killed at least 60 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.

Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding

Record rainfall caused severe flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico, over the weekend that killed at least two people and injured dozens more. The National Weather Service recorded nearly half ...

At least 51 people feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain

Death toll is expected to rise as search continues for missing people, with residents urged to stay off roads. Spain flash floods – latest updates At least 51 people are feared to have died ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin

Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

Woman and her dog rescued from waist-high flooding in Spain

A woman and her dog were airlifted to safety in eastern Spain, as torrential rain caused deadly flooding so high that rescuers had to swim through chest-high waters to get to her. According to the ...

‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair

Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...

World - The Guardian - 26 minutes ago

Were flood alerts issued too late? Blame game rages in Spain

Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain

The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that killed more than 60 people and caused havoc in southern Spain

Sports - ABC News - 2 hours ago

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