Four dead as torrential rain floods eastern Spain
At least four people have died in flooding on Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast, with hundreds rescued or stranded.
At least four people have died in flooding on Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast, France 24, Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera report. Torrential rain hit the region, with France 24 saying it fell on Monday and that the deaths occurred over recent days.
Floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and isolated residents, according to France 24 and Al Jazeera.
France 24 reports that emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia. It says rainfall in some areas reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours.
Deutsche Welle reports that more than 450 people were stranded on rooftops, in buildings or in cars.
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- France 24Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regionsMon, Oct 19, 5:39 PM EDT
- Deutsche WelleAt least four dead after flooding in eastern SpainMon, Oct 19, 8:32 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraFour dead as torrential rain batters eastern SpainMon, Oct 19, 10:36 PM EDT
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- Mon, Oct 19, 8:35 PM EDT, 2 outlets: At least four dead as heavy rain floods eastern Spain