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Spain Floods After Record Hot Summer
Woman washed away by Spain's record-breaking floods as rescuers scramble.
In brief
Woman washed away by Spain's record-breaking floods as rescuers scramble. A woman was swept away by floods in Spain following the country's hottest summer on record, prompting emergency responses across multiple regions. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Floods hit Spain
Spain experiences record-breaking floods after hottest summer on record.
Woman swept away
Woman washed away by floodwaters near barcelona.
Rescuers search
Rescuers search for woman in vehicle along stream in olivella.
Emergency alerts
Mass alerts issued for flooding in catalonia and valencia regions.
Barcelona disruptions
Barcelona metro closed as streets submerged in water.
Valencia floods
Valencia metro suspended after heavy rainfall in 30 minutes.
Regional impact
Over 70millimetres of rain recorded in valencia in half an hour.
Football match canceled
Levante vs athletic bilbao match postponed due to waterlogged pitch.
School closures
Over 20 municipalities suspended classes in murcia and almeria.
Weather warnings
Aemet issued red alert for flash floods in barcelona.
Emergency response
Catalan emergency services received 850+ calls for downpours.
Rainfall records
Valencia recorded 70millimetres of rain in half an hour.
Airport disruptions
Barcelona airport diverted 12 flights due to flooding.
Rescue efforts
Police search for woman in vehicle along olivella stream.
Weather agency warning
Aemet: 'Rarely have we seen such large rainfall accumulations in 30 minutes'.
Regional impact
478 weather-related incidents reported across valencia region.
What to remember
A woman was swept away by floods in Spain following the country's hottest summer on record, prompting emergency responses across multiple regions.
