CNN —Parts of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash flooding on Tuesday, as some locations received up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours.
Footage from the city of Valencia showed mud-colored water flooding through the streets, tearing down walls, and sweeping away parked cars.
Extreme rain warnings were in effect on Tuesday for some areas including around Valencia, according to Spain’s Meteorological Agency, AEMET.
A person reacts to heavy flooding on a street in Valencia, Spain, October 29, 2024.
Rainfall warnings continue through Wednesday for portions of eastern and southern Spain, according to AEMET.
Persons:
Pedro Sánchez, Eva Manez
Organizations:
CNN, Spanish, Sánchez, Civil Guard, National Police, Civil, Military Emergency Unit, Spain’s Meteorological Agency, Reuters
Locations:
Spain, Valencia, La, Murcia, Malaga, Africa