The devastating flooding in Spain has claimed 158 lives so far. Here’s what we know about the situation.

The number of victims from the flooding in Spain, which has become the most powerful in the last 40 years, continues to rise. Rescuers have already managed to recover the bodies of 158 individuals from the rubble, but they indicate that the death toll may be significantly higher.

This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Associated Press.

Rescue teams are still searching for the deceased in submerged vehicles and destroyed buildings following the devastating flood that has affected the eastern region of Spain. The disaster, which has claimed the lives of at least 158 people, 155 of whom were in Valencia, has become the largest natural catastrophe in the country’s modern history.

The flooding, which began on Tuesday evening and continued into Wednesday, left behind devastated streets filled with mud, debris from cars, and uprooted trees. The disaster turned narrow streets into deadly traps, while swift water currents destroyed bridges and roads, rendering them unrecognizable.

Currently, the exact number of missing individuals remains unknown, and the death toll may still increase. Spain’s Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, confirmed that there are bodies in many of the submerged vehicles. Rescuers using helicopters managed to evacuate around 70 people from roofs and cars, but ground teams continue their search.

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced three days of official mourning after meeting with emergency services in Valencia, expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

Earlier, RBK-Ukraine reported that the number of victims from the flooding in Spain continues to rise. Local services are working to mitigate the aftermath of the severe weather.

It is worth noting that a powerful flood also occurred in France. The severe weather has caused significant destruction. Torrential rains have led to serious damage. Rescue services and fire brigades have conducted approximately 2300 operations in the affected areas.