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Valencia: These days Spain is battling devastating floods, the death toll here has exceeded 200. According to a CNN report, the death toll due to the devastating storm that hit Spain on Tuesday has exceeded 1200. Valencia has received the heaviest rainfall in 28 years. Residents in Valencia are trapped in basements and lower floors.
Excess rain caused havoc
The eastern and southern regions of Spain often receive rain in autumn, but this year's rainfall was much heavier. According to CNN's report, most of the deaths occurred in Valencia, which is located on the Mediterranean coast and is home to about 5 million people. Train services between Madrid and Valencia have been suspended along with other public services in the affected areas.
Schools, museums and public libraries in Valencia remained closed on Thursday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed his government would do everything possible to help flood victims, and urged people to remain vigilant.
The Prime Minister of Spain appealed to the people
Sharing a post on X, he said that please pay attention to the recommendations of the emergency services. Right now, the most important thing is to protect everyone's lives. He further said that the Spanish government is with the victims and their families. It will be so for as long as necessary. With all possible resources and means to rebuild and return to normality. The sooner the better.
Carts and garbage cans were overflowing on the streets
Helicopters were used to lift people trapped in homes to safety. Some people stood on top of their cars to save their lives. Ricardo Gabaldon, the mayor of the Valencian town of Util, said: "It was the worst day of my life. We were trapped. Carts and garbage cans were floating in the streets. The water rose up to three metres. Many people are still missing."
Destruction caused by the 'Dana' effect
According to experts, the reason for the heavy rain was the formation of dense clouds due to the combination of cold and hot winds. These clouds became the cause of heavy rain. In recent times, incidents of heavy rain and destruction have occurred in many places in the world due to this process. In Spanish, it is called the 'Dana' effect.
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