Valencia floods newest: More than 70 killed in Spanish flash floods with victims ‘trapped like rats’ and cities ‘lower off’

On Oct 30, 2024

Published: 17:55, 30 October 2024 | Updated: 18:24, 30 October 2024

Spain‘s catastrophic floods have left at least 72 people dead and left victims ‘trapped like rats’ and entire towns still remain ‘cut off.’

Apocalyptic scenes have seen entire towns plunged underwater, with cars were swept away and dumped on top of each other in huge, mangled piles by the powerful waters.

The government has declared three days of mourning have been declared for the dozens killed in the deadly floods, while one local journalist described it as the ‘worst natural disaster in 50 years’.

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Death toll rises to over 90

Spain has confirmed that the number of people killed in the flash floods has now risen above 90.

Pictured: Spaniards face the aftermath of the deadly flash floods

Spaniards have started clearing debris from their streets after last nights flash floods which destroyed homes and left cars piled high in the street.

epaselect epa11692691 A resident inspects damaged vehicles piled up in the flood-hit municipality of Sedavi, in the province of Valencia, eastern Spain, 30 October 2024. The intense rainfall impacting the eastern part of the country resulted in at least 70 lives being lost in the province of Valencia and neighboring provinces due to the flooding. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued red alerts for rainfall in multiple regions of the province of Valencia, caused by the severe storm DANA. EPA/BIEL ALINO

epa11692839 Residents walk along a mud-covered street in the flood-hit municipality of Paiporta, in the province of Valencia, Spain, 30 October 2024. The intense rainfall impacting the eastern part of the country resulted in at least 70 lives being lost in the province of Valencia and neighboring provinces due to the flooding. The mayor of Paiporta, located about ten kilometers southwest of Valencia, confirmed that at least 34 people died in the municipality due to the flooding. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued orange and red alerts for rainfall in multiple regions of east and southern Spain due to a DANA (isolated depression at high levels) phenomenon. EPA/MANUEL BRUQUE

epa11692837 A resident walks over debris in the flood-hit municipality of Paiporta, in the province of Valencia, Spain, 30 October 2024. The intense rainfall impacting the eastern part of the country resulted in at least 70 lives being lost in the province of Valencia and neighboring provinces due to the flooding. The mayor of Paiporta, located about ten kilometers southwest of Valencia, confirmed that at least 34 people died in the municipality due to the flooding. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued orange and red alerts for rainfall in multiple regions of east and southern Spain due to a DANA (isolated depression at high levels) phenomenon. EPA/MANUEL BRUQUE

Corpses wash up in horrified survivors’ homes after Spain’s catastrophic floods leave Valencia devastated and kill around 70 in apocalyptic scenes

British foreign office issues a warning to travellers as British man, 71, is confirmed dead

The British foreign office has updated its travel asvice for those travelling to Spain with a wanring following the flash floods.

It said: ‘Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas of southern and western Spain, particularly the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha. Journeys may be affected.’

Brits in Valencia are being urged to check the latest weather warnings in Spain before taking any journeys.

Meanwhile, a 71-year-old British man who was rescued from his home in Malaga amid the flash floods has died in hospital.

The President of Andalusia, in southern Spain, said he was rescued from his home following the flash floods.

He sufferd from hypothermia and died from several cardiac arrests.

What we know so far about the Spanish floods

At least 72 people have died following devastating floods in the Valencia region of eastern Spain – with the death toll expected to rise further.

People are still missing this evening and rescue efforts are ongoing.

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning following what some are already calling ‘the worst natural disaster to hit Spain in 50 years.’