Spain is reeling from its deadliest floods in decades, with the death toll climbing to 158 as rescue teams scramble to find survivors. Emergency services in Valencia—the hardest-hit region—reported 155 fatalities, while Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia confirmed three more deaths combined.
Dramatic scenes unfolded as helicopters hovered over submerged towns and volunteers formed human chains to evacuate stranded residents. One rescuer described the situation as 'like a war zone,' with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble and debris.
Climate scientists are sounding alarms, linking the disaster to extreme weather patterns. 'These floods are a wake-up call,' said a local environmental advocate. 'We need urgent action, not just condolences.'
Stay tuned for updates as Spain faces the unimaginable—and debates how to rebuild.
Emergency services in Valencia—the hardest-hit region—reported 155 fatalities, while Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia confirmed three more deaths combined.
'These floods are a wake-up call,' said a local environmental advocate. 'We need urgent action, not just condolences.'
