A heavy downpour in the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia has caused large-scale flooding and resulted in loss of life. Authorities have confirmed that several bodies have been found, but the exact number of dead is not being released until next of kin are notified.
Oku.Az It is reported with reference to the BBC.
The head of the regional government, Carlos Mazón, described the situation as unprecedented in his conversation with journalists.
“We are facing an unprecedented situation that no one remembers,” he said.
Hours earlier, authorities said drones were searching for seven missing people in the provinces of Valencia and Albacete throughout the night.
According to Spanish media, in some regions it rained more than monthly in one day. This caused flooding in many areas and disruption to rail and air traffic.
