Spain is still grieving for the loss of lives following the
heaviest rains that caused floods in the country. According to the
latest information, 92 people have died in Valencia, 2 in the
autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, and 1 in Malaga.
“The government has announced three days of official mourning on
October 31, November 1, and 2 for the dead and missing in the
autonomous community of Valencia and Castilla-La Mancha,” El
Periodico said.
Further to the information, train services to Madrid and
Barcelona were canceled due to the flooding, and schools and other
essential services were suspended in the worst-hit areas.
Some parts of Valencia, such as the cities of Turís, Chiva, and
Buñol, received more than 400 mm of rain, which is equivalent to a
year’s normal rainfall.
King Felipe said the country’s emergency services were doing all
they could to help and expressed his condolences for the “many
casualties”.
According to scientists, extreme weather events are happening
more often in Europe due to climate changes. Meteorologists believe
that the warming of the Mediterranean Sea, which increases water
evaporation, plays a key role in the increase in heavy rains.
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