Spain declares three days of mourning after flash floods kill at least 95 people

The flash flooding in south-eastern Spain on Tuesday, October 29, resulted in a significant loss of life and property damage. At least 95 people died, with emergency services confirming a death toll of 92 in the eastern region of Valencia. The floods also caused significant disruption to transportation and damaged homes. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared three days of national mourning in response to the disaster. The death toll is expected to rise as some people remain missing. The floods were caused by torrential rains that fell in less than 24 hours, equivalent to more than a month's worth of rainfall in some areas. The affected regions include Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Málaga, with estimates suggesting that at least 150 people may have died in the nation's worst-ever floods.