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Leng, C. (2026, September 17). Streets are submerged by floods in Spain following country's hottest summer on record: Rescuers scramble to save woman washed away. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16137705/Streets-submerged-floods-Spain-countrys-hottest-summer-woman-washed-away.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
Leng, Caitlin. “Streets are submerged by floods in Spain following country's hottest summer on record: Rescuers scramble to save woman washed away.” Daily Mail, 17 Sept. 2026, https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16137705/Streets-submerged-floods-Spain-countrys-hottest-summer-woman-washed-away.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490.
Leng, Caitlin. “Streets are submerged by floods in Spain following country's hottest summer on record: Rescuers scramble to save woman washed away.” Daily Mail, September 17, 2026. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16137705/Streets-submerged-floods-Spain-countrys-hottest-summer-woman-washed-away.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490.
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Torrential rains hit eastern Spain, causing severe floods that submerged streets and disrupted travel. In Valencia province, more than 70 millimeters of rain fell in just 30 minutes on September 17, leading to over 478 emergency calls mostly related to property damage and traffic disruptions. The incident resulted in one fatality near Olivella, approximately 25 miles west of Barcelona, when a man was swept away by floodwaters while driving. In Barcelona, all metro lines were suspended and the city’s airport closed for several hours. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned of "very complicated situations" due to the extreme weather. This event follows Spain's hottest summer on record, with AEMET issuing red alerts and urging residents in Catalonia and Valencia to avoid unnecessary travel.