The aftermath of floods in Paiporta, near Valencia.Credit: AP
The floods engulfed streets and lower floors of buildings, and swept away cars and bits of masonry in tides of mud.
The tragedy is already Europe’s worst flood-related disaster in a single country since 1967, when at least some 500 people died in Portugal.
The streets of Paiporta, near Valencia, following the flood.Credit: AP
Scientists say extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in Europe due to climate change.
Meteorologists think the warming of the Mediterranean, which increases water evaporation, plays a role in making torrential rains more severe.
AP, Bloomberg, Reuters
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