Valencia floods: Apocalyptic scenes as rivers of mud swallow everything in their path

Dozens of people have lost their lives due to the devastating floods striking southern and eastern Spain.

Photos and videos capture the immense scale of destruction. People remain trapped in areas that are unreachable, cars are being carried away by torrential waters, roads have turned into rivers, and muddy waters have engulfed vehicles and homes.

? Inondazioni in Spagna: almeno 50 morti#Valencia #inondazioni pic.twitter.com/8l6Nhj3Wd0
— L'Indipendente (@lindipende) October 30, 2024

Desperate residents have taken to the streets, struggling to comprehend what has happened. Meanwhile, emergency services urge everyone to avoid any kind of road travel and to follow updates and instructions from official sources.

Tal que una peli apocalíptica. #Valencia ??? pic.twitter.com/X1Voe4D4fR

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High-speed train routes connecting Valencia with Madrid and Barcelona have been suspended. Schools are closed, and essential services have been disrupted in the affected areas.

?? Cambiamento climatico, immagini impressionanti dalla #Spagna: #Valencia è completamente allagata a causa delle piogge torrenziali; registrate finora 51 vittime, numerosi i dispersi. Il governo spagnolo ha istituito un comitato di crisi. pic.twitter.com/DJYxvwrFdH
— Lanterna (@Lanternaweb) October 30, 2024

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Valencia floods: Apocalyptic scenes as rivers of mud swallow everything in their path

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