In late October, torrential rain caused a series of flash floods across southern and eastern Spain — particularly hard hit regions include Costa del Sol, in which the city Malaga is located, as well as the city of Valencia in eastern Spain.
The Margo, Turia and Poyo river basins received massive deluges of rainfall, creating flash floods that have laid waste to homes, streets, bridges, and vehicles. Over 200 people lost their lives, with many more still missing and thousands displaced. An astonishing year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours on Valencia's coastal region, according to Spanish national weather agency, Aemet.
