Spanish authorities have confirmed that at least 205 people have died following severe flooding caused by intense rainfall.
According to credible news sources, the heavy rains began on Thursday, October 31, resulting in the loss of 158 lives. By Friday, the death toll had risen to 205, with 202 of the fatalities reported in Valencia.
The Prime Minister of Spain announced that several European Union member states have offered resources to assist in addressing the disaster.
A local mayor has advised residents to avoid flood-affected areas and has ordered the establishment of a makeshift morgue to accommodate the recovered bodies. The mayor also warned that more victims could be discovered as rescue teams, which have been deployed throughout the region, continue their search.
Spain’s national weather service, AEMET, has issued amber rainfall warnings for Friday, November 1, affecting parts of the Valencia and Castellón regions. The heavy rain is expected to persist through the weekend, further impacting communities already devastated by the floods.