Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:46pm on 30 Oct 2024,Wednesday International
Heavy rains in Spain’s Valencia region have caused deadly floods, leaving at least 95 people dead and towns in ruin. In just eight hours, areas like Utiel and Chiva saw a year’s worth of rain, causing the Magro River to overflow and sweep away cars, debris, and trash through the streets. Many residents were trapped in their homes, with some elderly people unable to escape. “We were trapped like rats,” said Utiel’s mayor, Ricardo Gabaldón. Spain’s government has deployed military units to assist with rescue efforts and declared three days of national mourning. Officials say these intense storms are worsened by climate change.
