Death Toll from Severe Floods in Spain Rises to 158 as Emergency Crews Search for Survivors

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:53pm on 31 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment

The death toll from flash floods in Spain has reached 158, with 155 fatalities reported in Valencia. The region experienced devastating flooding that residents described as a "nightmare." Eyewitnesses recounted harrowing scenes of people being swept away by torrents of water. Emergency response teams, including hundreds of soldiers, are actively searching for missing individuals amid blocked roads and mud. Many locals expressed frustration over delayed flood warnings and inadequate government response. As the search continues, authorities face growing pressure to provide assistance and ensure better preparedness for future disasters in the affected communities.

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