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Summary

  • Flash flooding has killed at least 72 people in the south-east of Spain, where rescue teams are working to find those feared missing

  • The country's King Felipe VI warns there has been "enormous destruction" to infrastructure and, as a result, some communities are harder to access

  • Earlier, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised residents in affected areas "we won't abandon you" - and announced there would be a three-day mourning period

  • Footage uploaded to social media overnight showed floodwaters causing chaos in some areas, dragging cars through streets and leaving some people clinging to trees

  • Local authorities are issuing warnings about false information circulating online, including whether Valencia's tap water is safe to drink

Drivers rescued after floodwaters cause chaos in Spain

Live Reporting

Edited by Sam Hancock

  1. More than a year's worth of rainfall in eight hours

    麻豆官网首页入口 Weather's Matt Taylor has taken a look at what has caused the flash floods, as the region in south-eastern Spain saw more than a year's worth of rainfall in eight hours.

    The heavy rainfall has been put, in part, down to a Dana phenomenon, in the video below Matt explains what this means.

    Dozens killed in Spanish flash flooding after torrential rain

  2. Over 100,000 households without electricity in Valencia

    About 155,000 households still lack electricity in the Valencia region, a local electricity provider says.

    Iberdrola says supply has been disrupted particularly around the Catadau area, where rains and strong winds affected power lines.

    Some affected municipalities include Carlet, Montserrat, Catadau, Montroy and Benimodo.

    Repair work may take time due to the conditions, the company adds.

  3. Damage and destruction in Valencia

    We're seeing pictures now from Picanya, near Valencia in eastern Spain, where buildings have been damaged and cars left stranded in the streets.

    Residents are pictured next to cars piled in a street covered in mud following floods in Picanya, near Valencia, eastern SpainGetty Images
    A flooded slum area is pictured in Picanya, near Valencia,Getty Images
    A man walks in a street covered in mud in a flooded area in PicanyaGetty Images
    A Civil Protection member carries a child in a street covered in mud in a flooded area in Picanya, near ValenciaGetty Images

  4. Europe is ready to help - European Parliament President

    The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, says "Europe is ready to help" after what she calls the "catastrophic consequences" of flooding on Spain's south and east coast.

    she gives her solidarity to all affected and says she is grateful to the emergency workers "who are doing everything they can to help people in need".

  5. No update from Sanchez on death toll

    Sanchez finishes his remarks with a plea to residents in affected areas to listen to warnings being issued by officials.

    We weren't given any major updates on the number of people who've been killed or injured due to the floods. For now, we know that at least 51 people are known to have died.

    When we do hear such updates, we'll bring you them right here.

  6. 'We won't abandon you'

    Continuing, Spain's prime minister tells flood victims "we won't abandon you".

    He says lots of people are facing uncertainty, but Spain will help them - and will have all the resources for people to recover their lives and homes.

    Emergency services are working tirelessly, he says, including local police, NGOs and the Guardia Civil - the national police force with military status.

    Sanchez says that a governmental crisis committee, which was set up yesterday, will continue to work with mayors of the affected areas.

  7. Spanish PM warns citizens to be careful

    Sanchez tells Spanish citizens to remain careful. Amber warnings are still in place in several areas of southern Spain, he says.

    Residents of regions including Valencia, Andalusia and Catalonia should take precautions. Try not to drive or be near bridges, he says, urging people not to put their lives at risk.

    Spain has suffered many emergencies in recent years, but the country always shows its best side during difficult situations, he says, referring to the Covid-19 pandemic and previous natural disasters.

  8. Sanchez begins statement - follow live

    Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is beginning to make his statement now.

    We'll bring you the key lines and any updates he gives.

    Stay with us.

  9. Watch: Flash floods sweep through parts of Spain

    We're seeing video now from parts of south-eastern Spain, where flash flooding has killed dozens of people.

    Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain

  10. What we know so far

    Before we hear from the Spanish PM, here's a brief look at what we know about what's happening in Spain:

    • At least 51 people have been killed by flooding in the Valencia province on Spain鈥檚 east coast
    • A year鈥檚 worth of rain fell in the town of Chiva near Valencia in just eight hours, leading to torrents of mud and water flowing through streets
    • Some people spent the night on top of their cars, waiting to be rescued
    • Trains and flights have been severely affected, with widespread cancellations
    • 1000 troops have been deployed to help with the rescue operation

  11. Flash flooding kills dozens in south-eastern Spain
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    We're about to hear from Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, after flash-flooding has killed dozens of people near Valencia.

    We'll bring you the latest updates as we get them.

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