Spanish rescuers search cars for bodies after storm of the century kills 158:
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Spain's Deadly Floods Devastate Valencia RegionValencia received 491mm of rain in eight hours, causing at least 158 deaths and leaving hundreds missing.
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- One of Europe's deadliest storms has caused at least 158 fatalities and widespread destruction in eastern Spain.
- Rescue teams continue searching for survivors and bodies amid flooded vehicles and homes, with around 300 people still missing.
- The region experienced a year's worth of rainfall in just eight hours, severely overwhelming local infrastructure.
- The floods resulted in major power outages affecting 150,000 residents and significant agricultural damage across the area.
Yesterday was the worst day of my life.— Ricardo Gabaldon, mayor of the town of Utiel, said this to national broadcaster RTVE.
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