At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday (October 30).

Defence ministry and police footage showed emergency services inspecting flooded houses and assisting rescued people in the town of Utiel.

Dozens of videos shared on social media overnight appeared to show people trapped by the floodwaters, with some climbing trees to avoid being swept away.

Carlos Mazon, the regional leader of Valencia, said at&nbsp;a press conference that some people remained isolated in inaccessible locations.

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Emergency services in the region urged citizens to avoid any kind of road travel and to follow further updates from official sources.

Trains to the cities of Madrid and Barcelona were cancelled due to the flooding, and schools and other essential services were suspended in the worst-hit areas.

The UME military unit specialised in rescue operations was deployed in some areas to help local emergency workers.

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Spain's state weather agency AEMET declared a red alert in Valencia, a major citrus-growing region, with some areas such as Turis and Utiel recording 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall.

The death toll appeared to be the worst in Europe from flooding since 2021, when almost 200 people died, mainly in Germany.

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At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday (October 30).

At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday (October 30). Defence ministry and police footage showed emergency services inspecting flooded houses and assisting rescued people in the town of Utiel. Dozens of videos shared on social media overnight appeared to show people trapped by the floodwaters, with some climbing trees to avoid being swept away. Carlos Mazon, the regional leader of Valencia, said at a press conference that some people remained isolated in inaccessible locations. Also read | Mount Fuji remains snowless for longest time, breaking 130-year record Emergency services in the region urged citizens to avoid any kind of road travel and to follow further updates from official sources. Trains to the cities of Madrid and Barcelona were cancelled due to the flooding, and schools and other essential services were suspended in the worst-hit areas. The UME military unit specialised in rescue operations was deployed in some areas to help local emergency workers. Also read | Watch: Sewage pipe bursts in Moscow, shoots tower block-sized 'fountain of poop' Spain's state weather agency AEMET declared a red alert in Valencia, a major citrus-growing region, with some areas such as Turis and Utiel recording 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall. The death toll appeared to be the worst in Europe from flooding since 2021, when almost 200 people died, mainly in Germany. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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