Death and Devastation in Spain

•  Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised (The Guardian)

Rescue workers are set to comb through debris in worst hit areas like Valencia, after at least 95 people were killed in deadliest floods in a generation.

•  What to Know About Spain’s Devastating Floods (The New York Times)

Dozens of people were killed after the downpour, which some residents said was the worst they had ever witnessed.

•  Spain battles deadliest flooding disaster in decades as death toll rises (BBC)

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing after huge rains swept the eastern province of Valencia and beyond. Torrential rain on Tuesday triggered flash floods which swept away bridges and buildings and forced people to climb onto roofs or cling to trees to survive. President Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of national mourning as the wild conditions continue, restricting some rescue efforts. The death toll is feared to climb as "many people are still missing," the government says.

•  At least 95 people killed in flooding in Spain (El País)

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the public ‘not to let their guard down’ as the weather phenomenon continues to wreak havoc and dozens remain missing.

•  How sun-baked soil and an unusual weather phenomenon caused Spain’s deadly flash flooding (The Telegraph) 

‘Cold drop’ weather pattern in the autumn is becoming more extreme because of climate change, say experts.