Spain is devastated as flood victims rise to 158. Police arrested 39 people who took advantage of theft.

Spain flood victims rise to at least 158, rescue teams rush to find missing people Meanwhile, police arrested 39 people who took advantage of theft during the floods .

Foreign news agencies reported that the death toll from the worst floods in Spain in decades increased to at least 158 ​​bodies on Thursday, October 31, 2024, after the eastern and southern regions of the country. Experience 1 year’s worth of heavy rain in a matter of hours.

Death 155 The bodies were found in the hardest eastern area of ​​Valencia. Many roads and railways were damaged. The river burst its banks causing floods. Thousands of people were without electricity or running water, and two bodies were found in the Castilla-La Mancha region. And one British man died in the autonomous region of Andalusia.

The city of Valencia was covered in mud. After facing great floods

It usually rains in the east and south of Spain in autumn. But this year’s rain has been as strong as ever. The region of Valencia has had its worst rain in 28 years, causing severe flooding in many areas. Among them in Valencia. regional capital and caused the death of 40 people in the city of Paiporta alone.

Train services were suspended in Valécia. All activities must be closed on Thursday.

Flooding was also reported in several towns in the Murcia region. southeast of Spain and south of Valencia with the city of Malaga in Andalusia After heavy rain More than 100 mm of rain was measured in some areas, in Malaga, a 71-year-old British man was found dead of hypothermia.

Until now, rescuers are trying to help victims in different cities. More than 1,000 troops were sent to help, but Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said some areas could only be reached by helicopter. Making help difficult

Mr. Carlos Mazon, President of the Valencia Region told the media that rescuers found more dead bodies. After they began to access areas that were previously cut off by floods. While emergency officials confirmed that they have been able to reach all the affected areas. Thursday morning

Dozens of cars were piled up by the floods. in the city of Valencia

Some cities in Valencia The cities of Turis, Shiva and Bunol received more than 400 mm of rain, equivalent to a year’s worth of rain under normal conditions. This caused the weather office AEMET to announce a red warning on Tuesday. before fading to an amber color later as the water receded.

However, many citizens Official officials are accused The warning message was too late. This meant that people were able to escape into the streets and get to higher ground. The information indicates that the Office of Civil Defense did not issue a warning until 8:15 pm on Tuesday, but at that time the city of Shiva and several other cities had been flooded for two hours.

In addition, in addition to natural disasters Spain must also deal with man-made threats. Spanish police revealed Thursday that they have arrested 39 suspected thieves as part of a crime prevention operation in flood-prone areas. and he took the things like necklaces, gold rings, and other jewels. Many more items

Regarding the reason for the unusually heavy rain in Spain this time. It is thought to be the result of a meteorological phenomenon called “cold drop” caused by a cooler air body in the atmosphere. Separated from the jet stream, causing it to move more slowly. and often lead to heavy rain events This usually happens in the European autumn.

Current flood events in Spain The flood was thought to be the cause of most deaths. Since the great flood in 1973, which led to at least 150 victims, after floods occurred in the southeastern region of the country.