At least 155 people killed in Valencia, Spain due to flooding

At least 155 people were killed in Spain’s eastern province of Valencia as gale-force winds and torrential rains ripped through the area, leaving behind massive flooding, the regional emergency management service said on X.

The storm has caused widespread problems across Spain, disrupting rail service and leading to canceled flights. Rescue operations are now underway in the affected areas, with military brought in to assist.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice to southern and eastern Spain after flash floods killed at least 62 people.

On October 29, the Spanish State Meteorological Agency issued weather warnings in various regions of the country due to heavy rains. For most areas, due to the bad weather, the agency raised the alert level to yellow (danger) and orange (high danger). However, in the country’s south and east, where rainfall was the heaviest, the level was raised to the maximum - red (extreme danger).