Heavy rains continue to affect eastern Spain

Due to heavy rains in the Catalonia region, in which two women lost their lives due to floods, local governments in many places warned the public "not to go out unless necessary".

Pilar Bernabe, Government Representative of the autonomous region of Valencia, announced in her statement to the press that the area called "La Safor" along the coastline was completely flooded.

Bernabe said, "More than 650 kilograms of rain fell in some places. The rain is expected to continue and many municipalities are completely under water. Helicopters are kept ready. Boats belonging to the gendarmerie teams are working to rescue the stranded people." he said.

Announcing that approximately 2 thousand people staying in two camp areas were evacuated and transferred to designated shelter areas, Bernabe said to citizens: "Do not leave your homes, stay in high areas. It is not possible to move." he said.

Meanwhile, local authorities in some small municipalities announced that some citizens whose homes were flooded went to the roofs and were waiting for help to be rescued.

Additionally, many homes and workplaces were flooded in Valencia and the Balearic Islands, and schools were closed.

On the other hand, it was shared that many vehicles were stranded on the roads due to the rains that negatively affected transportation.

Meteorological officials announced that the rainy weather is expected to leave the region as of this evening.