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Drivers rescued after floodwaters cause chaos in Spain

  1. 'We won't abandon you'published at 10:54 Greenwich Mean Time

    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.

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  2. Spanish PM warns citizens to be carefulpublished at 10:51 Greenwich Mean Time

    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.

  3. Sanchez begins statement - follow livepublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time

    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.

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  4. Watch: Flash floods sweep through parts of Spainpublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time

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

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    Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain

  5. What we know so farpublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time

    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
  6. Flash flooding kills dozens in south-eastern Spainpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time
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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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