Due to sudden torrential rains in Spain, numerous vehicles were swept away by water, turning streets into rivers, leading to multiple fatalities as rail and highway services were disrupted. The eastern region of Valencia experienced significant impact, with administrative head Carlos Mazón stating that it’s too early to determine the exact number of casualties, as many people are still missing. Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE reported the recovery of 13 bodies in Valencia. Flooding occurred across extensive areas of southern and eastern Spain, with rain falling on the 29th. Although railway authorities confirmed no injuries, a high-speed train carrying nearly 300 passengers derailed near Málaga, suspending high-speed train services between Valencia and Madrid, as well as several commuter lines. The Spanish Meteorological Agency forecasted the storm to continue until the 31st. In recent years, Spain has experienced similar autumn storms and has not fully recovered from severe drought earlier this year. Scientists link the increasing frequency of extreme weather events to climate change.
In Spain, at least 13 people have died due to heavy rain and flooding, and the exact number of missing persons is unknown.
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