Severe Storm Hits Spain: Woman Drowns and Widespread Flooding in Valencia

A severe rainstorm accompanied by heavy flooding is battering large parts of eastern Spain, Spanish newspaper El País and Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported. Near Barcelona, a woman drowned as a result of the extreme weather.

The storm, dubbed "Adam", has caused significant disruption in the Valencian Community, where flood alerts were issued and six municipalities were left isolated. According to El País, more than 100,000 students were left without in-person classes, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel. Further details regarding additional casualties or damage to infrastructure have not yet been released.