Tragedy in Valencia: Flash Flood Catastrophe

The death toll from flash floods in eastern Spain rises to at least 205, with 202 victims from Valencia alone. Authorities continue searches for missing persons in vehicles and buildings after the devastating floods. Efforts are ongoing to locate an unspecified number of missing individuals.

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Spain has climbed to at least 205, with Valencia accounting for 202 of the fatalities, emergency authorities reported on Friday.

As of Friday, rescuers were still combing through stranded cars and waterlogged buildings, three days after floods ravaged eastern Spain, leaving a trail of destruction. Many victims were swept away in the torrents as the floods swallowed entire communities.

Officials continue their desperate search for an unknown number of missing individuals, hoping to bring closure to families awaiting news of their loved ones amid the devastation.

(With inputs from agencies.)