As a result of floods in Spanish Valencia, Castellon and Alicante more than 50 people died. The natural disaster occurred due to heavy rains, it was reported by the newspaper ABC.

"At the moment, according to preliminary data, the death toll stands at 51 people. The process of surveying and identifying the victims is beginning, ’ an official statement from CECOPI (Integrated Operational Coordination Centre Integrated) said.

The number of flood victims is rising rapidly, among them adults and children. A minute of silence was declared in the Congress of Deputies of Spain in connection with the consequences of the natural disaster.

The impact of cyclone DANA in the south-east of Spain led to devastating consequences. In the municipalities declared a state of emergency, in the Spanish provinces blocked road traffic. Warnings about storms continue to arrive. 1,034 soldiers of the military unit for emergencies (UME) are taking part in the rescue work.