Severe flooding has struck the Murcia region of southeastern Spain, leading to a state of emergency declared by local authorities. Torrential rains caused significant damage, blocking roads, and ruining homes. Emergency crews have launched rescue operations to save people trapped in their cars, with some rescues requiring helicopters. The floods have also disrupted over 100 flights at a popular Spanish airport, leaving Britons scrambling. Additionally, the region received nearly three times its normal June rainfall in less than an hour. The impact has been particularly severe in tourist hotspots, including Costa Blanca, causing chaos and significant disruption.
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Spanish firefighters rescued a driver whose car got trapped in raging floodwaters after torrential rainfall. The driver, who has mobility issues, was eventually whisked away by helicopter and was said to be unharmed. https://t.co/Qpfh8Ygkae https://t.co/djM68F6x2Z
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After floods hit Mallorca on Tuesday, it was mainland Spain that bore the brunt of severe storms on Wednesday. Murcia received nearly 3 times its normal June rainfall in less than an hour. Today, storms are focused more on eastern Italy and the Balkans. https://t.co/fnGiN0u8Po
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π¨πͺπΈ HEAVY FLOODS SUBMERGED SPANISH CITY Footage of the devastating flood in the northern city of Murcia, Spain, yesterday. A state of emergency was declared by local authorities. The extent of the damage hasn't yet been ascertained. Source: Daily Mail https://t.co/yx1HiSQzsK
Emergency crews in Spain's Murcia region launch operation to rescue people trapped in their cars as floods hit area popular with British holidaymakers causing chaos with roads blocked and homes ruined https://t.co/73nteB9Yr3 https://t.co/swJyxX18ej
Emergency crews in Spanish tourist hotspot rush to rescue people trapped in their cars as floods cause chaos with roads blocked and homes ruined https://t.co/B3ggntdYPF https://t.co/SPO9ER8kDG
Torrential rains caused flooding today in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain. https://t.co/M5TxRrUdN2
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