Valencia flooding latest: At least 62 killed in Spanish flash floods as king warns of areas cut off by damage

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Flash flooding has killed at least 62 people in the south-east of Spain, where rescue teams are working to find those feared missing
King Felipe VI of Spain speaks of "enormous destruction" to infrastructure and warns there is difficulty accessing some areas
Earlier, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised residents in affected areas "we won't abandon you" - but warned this "devastating episode is not over"
Footage uploaded to social media overnight showed floodwaters causing chaos in some areas, knocking down bridges and dragging cars through streets
Local authorities in affected Spanish regions are issuing warnings over false information circulating online, including whether tap water is safe to drink

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'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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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.
Sanchez begins statement - follow livepublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time
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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
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’s east coast
- A year’s 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
Flash flooding kills dozens in south-eastern Spainpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time
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