Woman dies after being swept away by river as torrential rains batter Spain
Firefighters mobilized six units and used drones and police divers as torrential rain triggered deadly flooding across Catalonia.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, rescuers recovered the body of a 35-year-old woman in the port of Premià de Mar after she was swept into a rain-swollen stream in Cabrera de Mar, Catalonia, on Saturday evening.
- Torrential rainfall from Storm Adam transformed normally shallow 'riera' watercourses in the Maresme area into dangerous torrents, creating swift currents capable of sweeping away people and vehicles.
- Cabrera de Mar Mayor Oscar Fernandez confirmed the family attempted to cross the stream on foot when the mother was swept away; the girl's father managed to save his daughter.
- The fatality brings Catalonia's death toll from heavy rain and flooding to five over the past 15 days, underscoring the persistent danger posed by the extreme weather affecting the region.
- Meteorologists warn that human-driven climate change is intensifying Mediterranean storms, causing more frequent flooding; authorities urge residents to avoid travel and remain indoors during red alerts.
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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:
▶️ 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…
Video. Roads and cars submerged as heavy rain floods eastern Spain
Video. At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain. Streets and cars were submerged in the Valencia region as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities urged people to stay indoors.
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15min.ltAt least two people have died in eastern Spain after flash floods triggered by heavy rain, officials said on Monday, as rescue workers evacuated stranded residents and officials urged people in the Valencia region to stay home.
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stern.deA heavy storm has submerged roads and campsites in the south-east of Spain. People flee from the water masses on house roofs, there were at least two dead. On Mallorca the storm was less violent than feared.
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