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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam Gilliver

Storm Adam death toll hits 5 as Spain battered by torrential rain - see the latest forecast

  • Torrential rains from Storm Adam have caused severe flooding and at least five deaths along Spain 's Mediterranean coast.
  • Exceptional rainfall levels were recorded across the east coast, with Pego in Alicante province receiving 632 mm of rain in just 36 hours.
  • Helicopters were deployed to rescue stranded residents from rooftops, whilst hundreds of people sought refuge in municipal shelter centres.
  • Severe weather disrupted travel across popular tourist hotspots, forcing Ibiza Airport to close twice and leading to dozens of flight cancellations.
  • Red weather warnings have now been downgraded as conditions improve, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez slated to visit Valencia on Tuesday to see the impact of the floods .

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Orange alerts remain as Storm Adam unleashes torrential rain in Spain, killing at least five

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