In Spain, 2 people lost their lives in the flood disaster caused by heavy rain, and hundreds of people were evacuated. Schools were closed, while a total of 52 roads were closed to traffic due to heavy rain.
The Laurence storm, which hit the south of Spain yesterday, caused heavy rain and flooding.
It was reported that the lifeless bodies of two people in a vehicle swept away by floodwaters were found in the city of Seville in the Andalusia region.
In Cordoba, it was learned that one person has been missing since Monday and search efforts are ongoing.
In Malaga, the overflowing of the Guadalhorce and Campanillas rivers after heavy rain resulted in streets and roads being submerged.
370 HOUSES EVACUATED
While schools were closed, emergency services evacuated approximately 370 houses in the areas around the overflowing rivers.
Those trapped in their homes were rescued by teams. According to the General Directorate of Traffic, a total of 52 roads were closed to traffic due to heavy rain.
It is expected that severe rainfall will occur as a result of the Martinho storm affecting Spain tomorrow.
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