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Devastating floods in Spain claim over 90 lives

Spain mourns victims as towns remain isolated

Devastating floods in Spain have resulted in over 90 fatalities, leaving victims feeling ‘trapped like rats’ as several towns remain isolated.

Towns have been submerged, vehicles carried off, and residents left stranded in their homes, creating scenes reminiscent of a catastrophe.

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The government announced a three-day mourning period for the many lives lost in this tragic event. A local journalist referred to it as the ‘worst natural disaster in 50 years’.

What Other Media Are Saying
  • ABC News reports at least 95 deaths in Spain’s devastating flash floods, with streets turned into rivers and infrastructure severely disrupted by Tuesday’s rainstorms.(read more)
  • CNN reports at least 51 deaths in southeastern Spain’s flash floods, with 1,000 soldiers deployed, and authorities urging citizens to avoid road travel and follow updates for further information.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions asked about this news

How many people died in the Spain floods?

Over 90 fatalities were reported.

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How are residents describing their experience during the Spain floods?

Residents felt ‘trapped like rats’.

What measures has the government taken in response to the Spain floods?

The government announced a three-day mourning period.

How did the floods affect towns?

Towns were submerged and vehicles were carried off.

How significant are these floods in Spain’s history?

It’s described as the ‘worst natural disaster in 50 years’.

Lilly Larkin

Lilly is a skilled journalist based in the UK, with a degree in Political Science from the University of Manchester. Her expertise lies in political, social news. In her free time, she enjoys reading social media news to keep up with the latest trends and understand the pulse of society.

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