The Met Office issues alert to UK tourists in Spain and Portugal as flood death toll rises
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe UK Met Office has alerted British holidaymakers to more ‘severe weather’ in Spain and Portugal this weekend as the flood death toll rises to at least 205.
Further heavy rain is set to hit parts of Spain including Tarragona and the Balearic Islands with amber warnings in place. The weather alerts come three days after flash floods hit several towns in Spain, predominantly in the Valencia region.
Spanish authorities have confirmed that the death toll now stands at at least 205, with 202 of these in Valencia alone. Clean-up efforts have begun after the flood waters left scenes of devastation, with cars piled high in roads and buildings covered in layers of wood.
Power cuts are ongoing in some areas while others are struggling to access running water. READ MORE: Spain flood disaster shown from space in distressing satellite images The UK Met Office warned that more flooding could occur and highlighted warnings issued by Portugal’s and Spain’s national weather agencies.
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