Flash floods swept through parts of eastern and southern Spain on Tuesday, sweeping away cars and disrupting rail services, with authorities reporting several people missing.
Flash floods have caused devastation from Málaga province in the south to Valencia in the east. Footage broadcast by Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE showed cars being swept away by the strong current and homes in low-lying areas covered in several feet of water.
A train carrying 300 people derailed near Málaga, railway authorities said. However, there have been no casualties. High-speed rail service between the city of Valencia and Madrid is disrupted.
Police and rescue services used helicopters to rescue people from homes and cars. According to Spain’s National Meteorological Service, the impact of the storm is expected to continue in the country until Thursday.
