Record rainfall across southeastern Spain has brought widespread flooding, prompting thousands of rescues and leaving at least 6 dead in the region,
Emergency rescue workers saved thousands of people during the storm that slammed into the Mediterranean coastal regions of Valencia, Murcia and eastern Andalusia this week. Local authorities said some towns and cities reported their heaviest rainfall on record. The downpour forced the closure of airports in Almeria and Murcia as well as intercity train lines, major roads and schools.
A sixth victim was confirmed by authorities on Saturday — a 41-year-old man in the town of Orihuela, where the Segura River overflowed its banks on Friday."We deeply lament the news of a new victim in Orihuela," Sánchez wrote on Twitter."All my warmth and solidarity for the people affected by the heavy rains. Together, we will deploy all our resources and aid to help the population and return things to normal.
The rain let up a bit Saturday after drowning the area for two days. Spain's weather service decreased the alert for rain from"extreme danger" to"at risk" as the storm moved westward toward the country's central region.
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