Severe flood in Spain: 1 dead
Heavy rains caused floods in the town of Madrigueras in the Castile-La Mancha region.
Quick Look
- A 102-year-old woman lost her life in the severe flood that occurred in the town of Madrigueras, Albacete province of Spain.
- In the region where 90 people were rescued, more than 140 mm of rain fell per square meter in 2.5 hours.
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Why It Matters
Severe storms and heavy rains are effective in the central and eastern regions of Spain.
Severe storms and heavy rain hit the central and eastern regions of Spain. Heavy rain caused flooding in the town of Madrigueras in Albacete, in the autonomous region of Castile-La Mancha.
While streets and avenues turned into a lake, vehicles were swept away by flood water. Houses were flooded. A 102-year-old woman who was trapped in her home died. Rescue teams found the old woman lifeless inside her house, which was swallowed by flood waters rising more than 1 meter.
The teams rescued 90 people who were trapped in their homes due to rising waters. The town of Madrigueras experienced "extraordinarily heavy" rain, with more than 140 mm falling in less than 2.5 hours.
The weather warning continues today in most parts of Spain. State meteorological agency Aemet warned that variable weather conditions were expected to continue until next week.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Variable weather conditions are expected to continue until next week.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the extent of material damage in the region?
