Deadly storms batter Spain
Torrential storms in Spain have destroyed homes, swept away cars, and left three dead. Entire towns are under water after the worst rains in 100 years.
To the rescue
A rescue crew carries a victim through the raging flood waters in southeastern Spain. Three people lost their lives in the recent flooding. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez thanked emergency service crews for their work minimizing the effects of the floods.
Floodwaters in Valencia
The floodwaters completely submerge automobiles and surge into the ground floor of homes in Ontinyent, Spain. Schools in 84 districts of Valencia were closed due to flooding, affecting over 255,000 pupils.
Downed by the storm
Fallen tree branches lay in the street after a storm in Guardamar des Segura. Heavy storms hit the eastern coast of Spain every year during the transition from summer to fall. The regions of Alicante and Albacete were badly affected along with Valencia.
Deadly waters
A car overturned by floodwaters in Albacete, Spain. A couple died in the accident caused by the heavy flooding. Another man was killed when his car became trapped in a tunnel that filled with water.
The storm of the century
Floodwaters flow through the streets in Ontinyent, Spain, partially submerging houses. The town was completely engulfed by the flooding after the nearby Clariano River overflowed. At 300 millimeters, it was the heaviest rainfall the town had seen since 1917.