New storms hit parts of Spain, but comparatively mild so far

Storms in Spain have again brought heavy rain and strong winds, just a fortnight after the disastrous floods that killed at least 224 people.

The Andalusian province of Málaga in the south of the country has been badly hit, but so far there are no reports of major damage or any casualties.

In the Mediterranean region of Valencia in the east of the country, which was devastated two weeks ago, the effects of the new low-pressure system have so far been comparatively mild.

The number of dead in the storms of two weeks ago has now risen to 224, 216 of them in the province of Valencia alone, the regional government said on X on Thursday. Sixteen people are still unaccounted for.

The authorities are keeping a particularly close eye on the levels of many rivers in the regions of Valencia and Andalusia, where orange and yellow warning levels currently apply in coastal areas.

In the Valencia region, private cars are not allowed to be used until the evening, and many schools will remain closed in the affected regions. Public transport is also paralysed in many places.