Spain hit by lethal flash floods, at least 51 killed

Death toll climbs as storms continue to batter south-eastern Spain

At least 51 people have died in flash floods in south-eastern Spain, after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks and sweep away cars and buildings.

The regional government of Murcia said 43 people had died in the region, while eight people died in the neighbouring province of Alicante.

The storm dumped more than 200 litres of rain per square metre in some areas, causing the Segura and Guadalentín rivers to overflow.

The floods have caused widespread damage, with roads and bridges washed away and homes and businesses destroyed.

The Spanish government has declared the region a disaster zone and has sent in the military to help with the clean-up operation.

The floods are the worst to hit Spain in decades.

What caused the floods?

The floods were caused by a combination of factors, including heavy rainfall, a high concentration of water in the soil from previous rainfall, and the fact that the ground was already saturated.

The heavy rainfall was caused by a low-pressure system that moved slowly across Spain.

The high concentration of water in the soil was due to the fact that the region had been experiencing a period of heavy rainfall in the weeks leading up to the floods.

The fact that the ground was already saturated meant that it was unable to absorb any more water, which led to the flooding.

What are the consequences of the floods?

The floods have caused widespread damage, with roads and bridges washed away and homes and businesses destroyed.

The floods have also caused a number of deaths and injuries.

The floods have also had a significant impact on the local economy, with many businesses forced to close and crops destroyed.

What is being done to help the victims of the floods?

The Spanish government has declared the region a disaster zone and has sent in the military to help with the clean-up operation.

The government has also set up a fund to help the victims of the floods.

A number of charities are also providing assistance to the victims of the floods.

How can you help the victims of the floods?

There are a number of ways that you can help the victims of the floods.

You can donate money to a charity that is providing assistance to the victims.

You can also volunteer your time to help with the clean-up operation.