Woman dies after being swept away by river as torrential rains batter Spain
- A woman died after being swept away while crossing a swollen stream with her child in Cabrera de Mar, northeast of Barcelona.
- Her partner rescued the child, and her body was found the next morning in the port of Premià de Mar.
- Storms caused flooding and transport disruptions across parts of eastern and southern Spain, including canceled or diverted flights.
- Spain’s weather agency issued red alerts for parts of Valencia and Mallorca, warning of potentially catastrophic impacts.
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MADRID.– At least three people died and more than 800,000 were ordered to stay in their homes this Monday in eastern Spain, where torrential rains caused by storm Adam unleashed severe floods, left isolated localities and forced to deploy helicopters to rescue neighbors trapped on the roofs of their homes.The situation is particularly critical in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante, where the streets became authentic rivers that dragged cars,…
An SMS alert was sent asking the population to stay at home and climb to the highest floors. Authorities have already mobilized seven helicopters to rescue isolated people.
Severe flooding on Spain's Mediterranean coast: Storm low "Adam" has claimed 3 deaths so far. A lockdown has been imposed on popular holiday resorts. All details are given in this article:
At least two people have died after heavy rainfall caused flooding in eastern Spain, authorities say.Footage shows flooded streets and cars submerged in water in Beniarbeig and Oliva, near Alicante, in the Valencia region. - YouTube www.youtube.com Submerged crews Rescuers are working to evacuate stranded residents, while authorities have urged citizens to stay inside and avoid unnecessary exits. The Valencia region is among the hardest hit area…
▶️ Since this weekend, intense rains have been affecting eastern Spain. They resulted in major floods that caused the death of two people. More than 500 mm of rain fell locally, the equivalent of several months of rain. In the Valencia region, the bitumen from the roads has disappeared, while cars and washing machines have been washed away. The authorities have asked all residents of the Valencia region to remain confined to their homes and to a…
More than 800,000 people live in the affected municipalities in the eastern Spanish region.
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