Spain hit by deadliest floods in decades. Here’s what we know
Oct 31, 2024 · The flash flooding in the region, a tourist hotspot during summer months, saw rural villages submerged in water and rendered main highways unusable on Tuesday night and into Wednesday. A...
At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
Oct 30, 2024 · UTIEL, Spain (AP) — Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.
Flash storm leaves Benidorm flooded and beaches deserted as …
Sep 6, 2024 · Holidaymakers in Benidorm were hit by torrential rain and floods this week as a thunderstorm transformed the Spanish resort town over the course of just one hour.
Flash floods in Alicante and Altea, Spain « Euro Weekly News
4 days ago · Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Spain, with flash flooding in Alicante and Altea. Newsdesk: +34 600 583 579; Sales: +34 600 583 578; Newsletter; Media Pack; ... particularly from La Vila Joiosa through Benidorm to Altea. According to AEMET (Spain’s State Meteorological Agency), these storms are progressing northward, impacting the ...
Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing - BBC
Torrential rain on Tuesday triggered flash floods which swept away bridges and buildings and forced people to climb onto roofs or cling to trees to survive. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has...
Spain floods death toll rises to 158 as rescuers comb for survivors
Oct 30, 2024 · Some 158 people are now known to have died after flash floods hit parts of Spain on Wednesday - particularly devastating communities in Valencia. Almost all the deaths - 155 - have been...
Bodies found as severe flash flooding hits southern and eastern …
Oct 29, 2024 · Several bodies have been found after parts of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash flooding on Tuesday, with some locations receiving up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours.
Benidorm floods: Weather warning for Costa Blanca’s Valencia, …
Sep 21, 2022 · Alicante authorities responded to 36 calls for help due to flash flooding. Terraces and basements flooded quickly as water gushed along main streets in Benidorm such as Avenida Mediterraneo.
Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead in its worst natural ...
Oct 30, 2024 · Barcelona, Spain — Spanish authorities said Wednesday that at least 72 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and...
Downpour Floods Benidorm: Viral Scenes Amid Sudden Chaos
Sep 5, 2024 · Flash Floods Disrupt Daily Life. The sudden rainfall left parts of the city submerged, with water rushing through the streets and overwhelming local infrastructure. Cars were seen floating, while street furniture was swept away.