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Bodies recovered after flash floods in Spain At least 13 dead in flash floods in Spain
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Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of SpainHailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain
Bodies have been recovered after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. At least 13 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, police say.
"Dead bodies have been found, but out of respect for the families, we are not going to provide any further data," Carlos Mazon told reporters. The country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple regions.
Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering flash flooding across multiple regions. Rescue efforts are under way and the president of the Valencia region, Carlós Mazón, said it was “impossible” to put an exact number on the final death toll at this stage.
Six people are missing in Letur, which has a population of less than 1,000, in the eastern province of Albacete, officials say.
The number of bodies recovered was not specified. Rescue efforts are under way and continuing overnight.
Footage uploaded to social media shows floodwaters causing chaos, knocking down bridges and dragging cars through the streets. Other video appeared to show people clinging to trees to avoid being swept away.Footage uploaded to social media shows floodwaters causing chaos, knocking down bridges and dragging cars through the streets. Other video appeared to show people clinging to trees to avoid being swept away.
Radio and TV stations have reportedly been receiving hundreds of calls for help from people trapped in flooded areas or searching for loved ones, as emergency services struggle to reach some areas.Radio and TV stations have reportedly been receiving hundreds of calls for help from people trapped in flooded areas or searching for loved ones, as emergency services struggle to reach some areas.
Emergency services workers are using drones to search for the missing in the badly affected municipality of Letur, local official Milagros Tolon told Spanish public television station TVE.Emergency services workers are using drones to search for the missing in the badly affected municipality of Letur, local official Milagros Tolon told Spanish public television station TVE.
"The priority is to find these people," she said."The priority is to find these people," she said.
Local media reported that dozens of people in Valencia spent the night stranded in trucks or cars, as well as on rooftops and bridges, waiting to be rescued.
Spain's state weather agency AEMET has declared a red alert in the Valencia region and the second-highest level of alert in parts of Andalusia.Spain's state weather agency AEMET has declared a red alert in the Valencia region and the second-highest level of alert in parts of Andalusia.
The floods have caused transport disruption with several flights due to land in Valencia diverted to other cities and others cancelled. All train services are suspended in the Valencia region, the national rail infrastructure operator ADIF said.
Valencia city hall said all schools and sporting events are suspended on Wednesday, and parks will stay closed.Valencia city hall said all schools and sporting events are suspended on Wednesday, and parks will stay closed.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a post on X he was following reports of missing people "with concern".Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a post on X he was following reports of missing people "with concern".
He urged people to follow the advice of the authorities, adding that people should "avoid unnecessary trips.He urged people to follow the advice of the authorities, adding that people should "avoid unnecessary trips.