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Spain flood death toll soars to 158, rescuers say

Spain flood death toll soars to 158, rescuers say
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Thursday, 31 October, 2024, 21:18

Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster. An exceptionally powerful Mediterranean storm from Tuesday unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia region hit hardest.