Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill Dozens

Over 1,000 soldiers from Spain’s emergency response units have been deployed to the eastern part of the country.

At least 51 people have died after devastating flash floods swept across eastern Spain, submerging villages and cutting off roads, according to the local authorities in the Valencia region.

The death toll, which was confirmed by the Valencia regional government, was expected to rise. More than 1,000 soldiers from an emergency response team have been deployed to aid civilians. More rain was expected today in the region, officials warned.

With roads flooded and emergency workers rushing to reach people, authorities have urged people in the area not to travel.

Heavy rain began in earnest on Monday night in the region, with more than a month’s worth of rain falling over the course of 24 hours in some areas.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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