Spain mourned at least 158 deaths in flood-hit eastern and southern regions* as authorities told people to stay at home with hopes of finding survivors fading three days after the disaster.
An exceptionally *powerful Mediterranean storm unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water* on Tuesday that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia region hit hardest.
The body *coordinating rescue work in the Valencia region announced 155 bodies had been recovered* there by Thursday afternoon.
*The government on Friday sent an extra 500 troops to the stricken areas* to bolster the 1,200 already on site for search, rescue and logistics tasks.
*Some cut-off areas remain without water, food or power* and many roads and rail lines remain inaccessible, raising fears the death toll will climb.
An exceptionally *powerful Mediterranean storm unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water* on Tuesday that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia region hit hardest.
The body *coordinating rescue work in the Valencia region announced 155 bodies had been recovered* there by Thursday afternoon.
*The government on Friday sent an extra 500 troops to the stricken areas* to bolster the 1,200 already on site for search, rescue and logistics tasks.
*Some cut-off areas remain without water, food or power* and many roads and rail lines remain inaccessible, raising fears the death toll will climb.
Spain mourned at least 158 deaths in flood-hit eastern and southern regions* as authorities told people to stay at home with hopes of finding survivors fading three days after the disaster.
🇪🇸 An exceptionally *powerful Mediterranean storm unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water* on Tuesday that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia region hit hardest.
⚠️ The body *coordinating rescue work in the Valencia region announced 155 bodies had been recovered* there by Thursday afternoon.
*The government on Friday sent an extra 500 troops to the stricken areas* to bolster the 1,200 already on site for search, rescue and logistics tasks.
*Some cut-off areas remain without water, food or power* and many roads and rail lines remain inaccessible, raising fears the death toll will climb.
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