Spain flooding: Taoiseach advises Irish citizens not to travel to affected region as death toll hits 205 and temporary morgue opened

The death toll from catastrophic floods in Spain has risen to 205, marking Europe's worst weather disaster in five decades as rescuers struggle to access cut-off areas.

Taoiseach Simon Harris advised Irish travelers to avoid regions affected by the catastrophic floods following discussions with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

In response to the crisis, Spanish authorities opened a temporary morgue at a convention centre to accommodate the growing need for body storage after the devastating floods.

Rescue operations continue as firefighters battle not only to reach isolated communities, but also to restore power supplies in areas impacted by the relentless floodwaters.

Read at Irish Independent