Flash floods in Spain
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Madrid: At least 62 people have died in flash floods affecting eastern Spain, the regional government of Valencia said in a statement on Wednesday.
The worst flash floods in three decades swept the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rain on Tuesday, leaving roads and towns under water.
Carlos Mazon, the regional leader of Valencia, told a press conference some people remained isolated in inaccessible locations.
Emergency services urged citizens to refrain from any kind of road travel and to follow further updates from official sources.
Spain's state weather agency AEMET declared a red alert in Valencia, with some areas such as Turis and Utiel recording 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall.