Firefighters wade through water as they search for victims under a bridge, following heavy rains that caused flooding, in Alfavar, near Valencia, Spain, November 2, 2024. – Reuters Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has ordered the deployment of an additional 5,000 soldiers to deal with the effects of devastating and devastating floods that swept the … Read more
Valencia: Spain declared mourning for at least 158 people on Thursday, and authorities asked people in flood-hit areas to stay home while rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster. An exceptionally strong Mediterranean storm since Tuesday has brought heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water sweeping people away and destroying homes, with the … Read more
People stand next to stranded cars after flooding in Valencia, Spain on October 31, 2024. — Reuters Floods kill at least 155 people, and an undisclosed number are still missing. More weather alerts have been issued as the storm moves north. Residents in the most affected areas are cleaning up and counting the losses. Valencia: … Read more
Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta gestures as he announces his retirement aged 40 during an event to celebrate his career at the America’s Cup Experience venue in Barcelona on October 8, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) BARCELONA–Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announced his retirement on Tuesday after a glittering trophy-laden career spanning … Read more