Spain flash floods: 51 people killed in Valencia

At least 63 people have been killed and many others are missing after torrential rains caused flash flooding in southern and eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday.

At least 63 people have been killed and many others are missing after torrential rains caused flash flooding in southern and eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday.

The toll makes this Spain's worst natural disaster in almost 30 years and was confirmed by emergency services in the eastern region of Valencia, which said it was only an initial assessment.

Authorities had advised citizens to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel as heavy rains poured onto the worst-affected towns, sweeping away cars and disrupting public transport.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/spain-flash-floods-people-killed-valencia-rcna177979

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