Spain's Deadliest Floods in Decades Claim Over 205 Lives in Valencia

The catastrophic flooding has left many missing and sparked criticism over delayed government response.

The death toll from the floods in Spain has surpassed 205, making it the deadliest such disaster in Europe since the 1970s.
Valencia is the hardest-hit region, with emergency services struggling to reach cut-off areas due to debris and destroyed infrastructure.
Criticism mounts over the government's delayed response, with many residents expressing frustration over late weather alerts and inadequate aid.
Efforts to restore power have seen success, but thousands remain without electricity, and looting has been reported in affected areas.
The floods have severely impacted agriculture, destroying thousands of hectares of farmland, including citrus crops vital to Spain's economy.