Rain-driven floods in eastern Spain leave at least four dead
Floodwaters carried off vehicles and cut off roads in eastern Spain on Monday, trapping people on rooftops. Military and helicopter teams pulled residents to safety.
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What happened
Torrential rain hit eastern Spain on Monday, with floodwaters sweeping away cars and submerging roads. At least four people have died in recent days. Spain's military and helicopter crews rescued residents stranded on rooftops, and emergency crews kept carrying out rescues.
Why it matters
The floods have already claimed lives and left people needing rescue from their homes.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 3:38 PM ET: Spain's military hoists residents from the rooftops of flooded homes.
- Oct 19, 5:39 PM ET: Floods kill at least four people in recent days as emergency crews continue rescues.
- Oct 20, 10:09 AM ET: Helicopters rescue people and pets stranded on rooftops.
Coverage
- People and pets rescued by helicopter from floods in Spain (The Guardian)
- Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regions (France 24)
- Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly flooding (Al Jazeera)
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