Eastern Spain faces catastrophic loss as flash floods triggered by torrential rains this week killed 140 people, state-run news agency EFE reported Thursday. This marks Spain's deadliest flooding disaster in modern history .
From 95 to 140: Death Toll Skyrockets
Authorities had confirmed 95 fatalities on Wednesday, but rescue teams discovered dozens more victims overnight as waters receded in Valencia's hardest-hit towns. Entire neighborhoods remain submerged, with infrastructure severely damaged.
A Climate Wake-Up Call?
The floods – arriving with \"biblical intensity\" according to local media – turned streets into raging rivers within hours. Scientists warn such extreme weather events could become more frequent due to climate change . Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged emergency funding for reconstruction.
Meanwhile, volunteers across Europe are mobilizing aid shipments via social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. \"This isn't just Spain's tragedy – it's a reminder that nature doesn't care about borders,\" said one Berlin-based organizer.
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. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged emergency funding for reconstruction.
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