At least 95 people are now believed to have died in catastrophic rains and flooding across southeastern Spain.
Cars were swept through streets, a train was derailed and buildings were damaged as parts of the country got half a year’s rain in a matter of hours.
He said the government's crisis committee would work"hand in hand" with local authorities and town mayors for"24 hours a day, as long as the emergency goes on". Scientists have warned that increased episodes of extreme weather, like flash floods, or the wildfires seen elsewhere in Europe in the summer, are likely linked to human-driven climate change.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Spain weather: Multiple deaths as floods in Spain destroy towns amid severe stormsUnspecified number of bodies found as flood waters destroyed infrastructure including buildings and bridges, and swept cars away down city streets as flash flooding made paths into rivers
Read more »
Spain flash floods kill at least 51 people in Valencia regionEastern region on red alert, residents urged to stay home
Read more »
Spain flooding: At least 51 people confirmed dead after torrential downpoursAt least 51 people are confirmed dead after flash floods roads and towns in parts of southeastern Spain this week.
Read more »
Spain flash floods kill at least 51 people in Valencia regionAt least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rain overnight.
Read more »
At least 13 people feared dead as flash flooding devastates parts of SpainA high-speed train with nearly 300 people on board derailed near Malaga, although rail authorities said no-one was hurt
Read more »
At least 13 dead in eastern Spain flash floods, TVE reportsPeople in worst- hit areas in south and east of country urged to stay at home
Read more »