Spain is still reeling from devastating flooding that left communities in the country’s western regions ruined – particularly Valencia – with hundreds being counted among the dead
A number of Spanish holiday hotspots that are favourites among Brit tourists are on high alert as the country braces for yet more flooding.
Spanish authorities have issued an alert amid fears more torrential rain could blight communities still reeling from the devastating flooding that hit the country’s west coast late last month. Brits hoping for a pleasant getaway should be aware nine counties are on alert for further flooding.
More than 220 people have been confirmed to have died in the flash flooding that devastated areas in Spain with the worst-affected regions being around the city of Valencia. In towns such as Chiva, preventative measures have been taken to avoid a further loss of life.
The nine communities on alert include:
- Aragon
- Asturias
- Cantacria
- Castile and Leon
- Catalonia
- Galicia
- Murcia
- The Balearic Islands
- Valencia
The UK Government has warned people about impact to travel to western Spain. In its travel advice for the country, the government said: “Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas along the Mediterranean coastline of Spain, particularly the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha.
“Journeys may be affected. Check the latest weather warnings from Spain’s meteorological office before you travel and follow instructions from local authorities.”
Reconstruction work is underway in Valencia, according to outlet El Pais. The Minister of Transport Oscar Puente announced the region would recover “99 per cent of commuter mobility.”
The devastating impact of the flooding was laid bare with vehicles washing up in a car “graveyard.” Aerial shots taken in a junkyard outside Paiporta in Valencia showed mud-covered cars that were destroyed and washed away in the flash floods.
Frustration with the Spain’s government was on full display earlier this month when King Felipe was confronted and heckled by furious crowds during his visit to Valencia. Hostile crowds started shouting and chanting at the monarch “murder” and “shame” and why nothing had been done to prevent the tragedy.
