Delayed Response to Rainfall in Valencia by Right-Wing Officials in Spain Likely Led to More Deaths, Critics Say

"We all know someone who has died. It's a nightmare," said pharmacist Miguel Guerrilla, speaking to the BBC about the disaster.

As of Friday, 202 deaths were counted in the Valencia region, while three deaths were counted in Castilla-La Mancha. Dozens remain missing.

The rains, which resulted from a DANA weather system, were made 12 percent heavier due to the effects of the climate crisis, according to initial analysis.

Members of the fire brigade carry out work as cars and debris block a tunnel in the border of Benetusser and Alfafar municipalities after the flooding.

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