The Spanish Meteorological Institute AEMET has issued the highest warning for the Valencia region and the second highest warning for parts of Andalusia.
In Spain, several people have died in floods caused by heavy rains in the Valencia region, the authorities say.
of the director of the Valencia region by Carlos Mazon bodies of missing people have been found in flooded areas. The exact number of the dead is not yet known.
Officials said earlier that seven people were missing as a result of floods and heavy rains.
Heavy rains and the floods they caused hit the southern and eastern parts of España on Tuesday. Due to the conditions, for example, there have been interruptions in rail and air traffic.
The floods have also cut off road transport links in the regions of Valencia and Andalusia.
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez urged people to be careful in flooded areas and to avoid unnecessary travel. He also urged people to follow the authorities’ instructions.
Valencia city officials say classes and sporting events in the city’s schools have been canceled on Wednesday. In addition, the city’s parks are closed.
The Spanish Meteorological Institute AEMET has issued the highest warning for the Valencia region and the second highest warning for parts of Andalusia.
Sources: Reuters, AFP