Spain is reeling from the aftermath of a catastrophic flash flooding event that has claimed the lives of at least 205 people, making it the deadliest natural disaster the country has faced in decades. The hardest-hit region of Valencia has reported 202 fatalities, with emergency services struggling to access collapsed roads and rescue those trapped.
The Valencia region has been particularly devastated, with reports of extensive damage and harrowing experiences as residents grapple with rapidly rising waters. In Valencia city, a courthouse has been transformed into a temporary morgue to accommodate the tragic loss of life.
