At least 95 people have been killed, and dozens remain missing following catastrophic flash floods that swept through eastern and southern Spain on Wednesday. The floods, described by officials as “like a dam burst,” struck areas including Valencia, Malaga, and...
Spain Devastated by Deadly Flash Floods; At Least 95 Dead and Dozens Missing
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