Severe storms in Spain - at least 13 dead
Torrential rains cause flash floods and landslides in Spain, resulting in widespread damage and loss of life
At least 13 people have died and several others are missing after heavy storms struck southeastern Spain, causing widespread flooding and landslides.
The storms began on Tuesday and continued into Wednesday, bringing torrential rains to the regions of Murcia, Valencia, and Andalusia. The rains caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks, resulting in flash floods that swept away cars and buildings.
In the town of AlmoradÃ, in the province of Alicante, a landslide destroyed several homes, killing at least eight people. Another four people died in the town of Caudete, also in Alicante, when their car was swept away by floodwaters.
Emergency services are still searching for several people who are missing, and the death toll is expected to rise. The storms have also caused widespread damage to infrastructure, with roads and bridges being washed away and power lines being brought down.
The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions, and the military has been deployed to assist with the relief effort. The Red Cross is also providing assistance to those who have been affected by the storms.
The storms are the worst to hit Spain in decades, and they have caused widespread devastation. The clean-up and recovery effort is expected to take weeks or even months.
The Spanish government has expressed its condolences to the victims of the storms and has pledged to provide all necessary assistance to those who have been affected.
