Death toll rises to 158 in Spain’s devastating floods

By NKTV Digital On Nov 1, 2024

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - MAY 5: General view of a flooded street after the overflow of the Guaiba river at downtown on May 5, 2024 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Rains have struck heavily Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul causing damage in the infrastructure and displacing more than 20,000 people. Authorities report over 30 fatalities and expect the death toll to increase while dozens of people are still missing. (Photo by Matheus Piccini/Getty Images)

In Spain the death toll following devastating flood has mounted to 158. Several people were also missing due to the natural calamity.

Eight hour torrential rain engulfed cities such as Valencia and Malaga, with many finding themselves “trapped like rats” in their homes and cars, surrounded by rapidly rising floodwaters. Survivors are preparing for more torrential rain, after Spain’s meteorological service issued a series of fresh warnings – including the most severe kind – yesterday.

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