At least 63 people are dead after heavy rainstorms struck parts of southern and eastern Spain, from Malaga to Valencia, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. The rains caused flash flooding that turned streets into rivers, swept away cars and disrupted rail lines and highways. Officials say it’s the worst natural disaster to hit the country in modern history.

Residents walk among debris on a rail track following flood in Picanya, near Valencia, eastern Spain, on October 30, 2024. Floods triggered by torrential rains in Spain's eastern Valencia region has left 51 people dead, rescue services said on October 30. (Photo by Jose Jordan / AFP) (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Residents walk among debris on a rail track following a flood in Picanya, near Valencia, eastern Spain, on Oct. 30, 2024. Floods triggered by torrential rains in Spain’s eastern Valencia region has left at least 51 people dead, rescue services said on October 30.

VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 30: People wade through flood waters after heavy rain hit the region on October 30, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Spanish authorities said on Wednesday that at least 51 people had died in the Valencia region overnight after flash-flooding followed heavy rain. Spain's meteorological agency had issued its highest alert for the region due to extreme rainfall. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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People wade through flood waters after heavy rain hit the region on Oct. 30, 2024, in Valencia, Spain.

Residents clean the street next to cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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Residents clean the street next to cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

A man carrying water walks through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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A man carrying water walks through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

A woman in a wheelchair reacts as she looks around her flooded house in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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A woman in a wheelchair reacts as she looks around her flooded house in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

The roof of a car submerged in water following floods is pictured in Picanya, near Valencia, eastern Spain, on October 30, 2024. Floods triggered by torrential rains in Spain's eastern Valencia region has left 51 people dead, rescue services said on Wednesday. (Photo by Jose Jordan / AFP) (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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The roof of a car submerged in water following floods is pictured in Picanya, near Valencia, eastern Spain, on Oct. 30, 2024. Floods triggered by torrential rains in Spain’s eastern Valencia region has left at least 51 people dead, rescue services said on Wednesday.

VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 30: Cars piled up after flash flooding hit the region overnight on October 30, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Spanish authorities said on Wednesday that at least 51 people had died in the Valencia region overnight after flash-flooding followed heavy rain. Spain's meteorological agency had issued its highest alert for the region due to extreme rainfall. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Cars piled up after flash flooding hit the region overnight on Oct. 30, 2024, in Valencia, Spain. Spanish authorities said on Wednesday that at least 51 people had died in the Valencia region overnight after flash-flooding followed heavy rain. Spain’s meteorological agency had issued its highest alert for the region due to extreme rainfall.

Residents clean the street next to cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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Residents clean the street next to cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Emergency crews surround the body of a person on the ground after being rescued from the floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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Emergency crews surround the body of a person on the ground after being rescued from the floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

People walk through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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People walk through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

A woman walks through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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A woman walks through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 30: People walk through debris-covered streets after flash flooding hit the region overnight on October 30, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Spanish authorities said on Wednesday that at least 51 people had died in the Valencia region overnight after flash-flooding followed heavy rain. Spain's meteorological agency had issued its highest alert for the region due to extreme rainfall. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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People walk through debris-covered streets after flash flooding hit the region overnight on Oct. 30, 2024, in Valencia, Spain.

A man rides a bicycle through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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A man rides a bicycle through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

A dummy is photographed after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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A doll is photographed after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Cars are trapped by flooding in Valencia, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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Cars are trapped by flooding in Valencia, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

A man walks on a flooded motorway in Valencia, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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A man walks on a flooded motorway in Valencia, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Residents, accompanied by firefighters, walk through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
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Residents, accompanied by firefighters, walk through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Cars are swept away by the water, after floods preceded by heavy rains caused the river to overflow its banks in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Marrero)
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Cars are swept away by the water after floods preceded by heavy rains caused the river to overflow its banks in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Emergency teams rescue a person who was stranded by the water in a Guardia Civil helicopter, after the floods preceded by heavy rains that caused the overflow of the river in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Marrero)
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Emergency teams rescue a person who was stranded by the water in a Guardia Civil helicopter, after the floods preceded by heavy rains that caused the overflow of the river in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Originally Published: October 30, 2024 at 9:35 AM EDT

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