At least seven people are missing after torrential rains caused severe flooding in southern and eastern Spain, particularly affecting the regions of Albacete and Valencia. The flooding, attributed to the meteorological phenomenon known as Dana, has led to widespread disruption, including closed roads and suspended high-speed rail services. Emergency services are actively searching for the missing individuals, with a focus on Letur, where six people are unaccounted for, and L'Alcudia, where a truck driver is missing. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged citizens to heed safety warnings and avoid unnecessary travel as the storm continues to wreak havoc.
The heavy rains have resulted in the derailing of a high-speed train in Andalusia, although no injuries were reported among the 276 passengers. In Valencia, twelve flights were diverted from the airport due to adverse weather conditions, and several roads have been rendered impassable. Emergency services have been deployed to rescue residents trapped in their homes, particularly in Utiel, where significant flooding has occurred. The situation has prompted the national weather agency Aemet to issue a red alert in the Valencia region, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with the storm.
