Spain flood death toll climbs to 205: rescuers
The death toll from Spain's worst floods in a generation has risen to 205, according to rescuers, with expectations that the number may increase as more individuals are reported missing. In the eastern Valencia region, 202 deaths have been confirmed, while Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia have collectively reported three fatalities.
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- Published Date: 03:44 | 01 November 2024
- Modified Date: 03:47 | 01 November 2024
The death toll from Spain's worst floods in a generation has climbed to 205, rescuers said on Friday, with the number expected to rise as more people are believed missing.
The agency coordinating emergency services in the eastern Valencia region said 202 people had been confirmed dead there, with officials in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia previously announcing a combined three deaths in their regions.
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