Summary

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Rescue operations underway after deadly flash flooding in Spain

  1. Sanchez begins statement - follow livepublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October

    Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is beginning to make his statement now.

    We'll bring you the key lines and any updates he gives.

    Stay with us.

  2. Watch: Flash floods sweep through parts of Spainpublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October

    We're seeing video now from parts of south-eastern Spain, where flash flooding has killed dozens of people.

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    Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain

  3. What we know so farpublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October

    Before we hear from the Spanish PM, here's a brief look at what we know about what's happening in Spain:

    • At least 51 people have been killed by flooding in the Valencia province on Spain’s east coast
    • A year’s worth of rain fell in the town of Chiva near Valencia in just eight hours, leading to torrents of mud and water flowing through streets
    • Some people spent the night on top of their cars, waiting to be rescued
    • Trains and flights have been severely affected, with widespread cancellations
    • 1000 troops have been deployed to help with the rescue operation
  4. Flash flooding kills dozens in south-eastern Spainpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October
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    We're about to hear from Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, after flash-flooding has killed dozens of people near Valencia.

    We'll bring you the latest updates as we get them.

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