Valencia Government in Spain, said during a press conference early Wednesday morning that authorities have confirmed fatalities from the storms, but he did not give any additional details “out of respect for the families.As a potent storm system spun up the eastern coast of Spain from Monday into Tuesday, strong moisture-laden winds slammed into the mountains west of Valencia, dropping torrential rains for hours.
Officials from the government advised citizens to stay on the upper floors and look for higher ground. Spanish civil defense footage showed a few helicopter water rescues.
Valencia Government in Spain, said during a press conference early Wednesday morning that authorities have confirmed fatalities from the storms, but he did not give any additional details “out of respect for the families.As a potent storm system spun up the eastern coast of Spain from Monday into Tuesday, strong moisture-laden winds slammed into the mountains west of Valencia, dropping torrential rains for hours.
Government officials urged residents to seek higher ground and stay on the upper floors if possible. Video from Spain’s civil defense showed some water rescues conducted by helicopter.
Hundreds of cars were trapped in flood waters on a Spanish highway, according to apuntmedia.es, and several other major highways were closed. Rail services were also suspended.
A pedestrian bridge also reportedly collapsed in Picanya.
The severe storms also brought reports of tornadoes and large hail.
Valencia Government in Spain, said during a press conference early Wednesday morning that authorities have confirmed fatalities from the storms, but he did not give any additional details “out of respect for the families.As a potent storm system spun up the eastern coast of Spain from Monday into Tuesday, strong moisture-laden winds slammed into the mountains west of Valencia, dropping torrential rains for hours.
Government officials urged residents to seek higher ground and stay on the upper floors if possible. Video from Spain’s civil defense showed some water rescues conducted by helicopter.
Hundreds of cars were trapped in flood waters on a Spanish highway, according to apuntmedia.es, and several other major highways were closed. Rail services were also suspended.
A pedestrian bridge also reportedly collapsed in Picanya..
The severe storms also brought reports of tornadoes and large hail.
The severe storms also brought reports of tornadoes and large hail.
