Spain Faces Europe's Worst Floods in Decades: Death Toll Rises

Spain grapples with catastrophic floods, the deadliest weather disaster in Europe in 50 years. The death toll has reached 205, with Valencia being the hardest hit. Rescuers, including soldiers and firefighters, are working to locate missing persons and restore essential services amidst widespread devastation.

In a tragic turn of events, Spanish rescue teams have set up a temporary morgue in a convention center as they battle to access flood-stricken areas. The catastrophic flooding has claimed 205 lives, marking Europe's most deadly weather disaster in five decades.

Valencia, an eastern region hit hardest, accounts for at least 202 of the fatalities, according to regional officials. Additional deaths were reported in Castilla La Mancha and Andalusia. In response, around 500 soldiers have been dispatched to find missing individuals and aid survivors, amidst continued weather alerts in southwestern Spain.

Emergency efforts continue as the death toll is expected to rise, with countless people still unaccounted for. Over 75,000 homes remain without power, prompting firefighters to siphon petrol from abandoned vehicles to fuel generators. Infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been severely impacted, following a deluge that equaled a year's rainfall in mere hours.

(With inputs from agencies.)