Over 95 fatalities reported from flash flooding in Valencia
Eastern Spain’s most destructive flash floods in 40 years have claimed the lives of at least 95 people, led to numerous disappearances, and instigated widespread disarray. The Valencia region on the Mediterranean coast, alongside portions of neighbouring Andalucía and Castilla-La Mancha, experienced heavy downpours starting Tuesday night into Wednesday. Rivers burst their banks resulting in inundated roads, wrecked bridges, and vehicles, occasionally with occupants inside, being swept away by the water flows.
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– Galway City could get ‘Gluas’ light rail following positive feasibility report: According to a recent feasibility examination, there are grounds for the establishment of a 15km light rail transportation route in Galway City.
– Expanded mortgage-to-rent scheme to encompass upscale homes: The programme, designed to assist households unable to service their mortgages to lease their properties as social housing tenants, is set to incorporate changes effective November 1st.
– Disciplinary measures taken against 74 officials for unauthorised use of on-body camera footage: The Police Ombudsman’s Office chief confirmed the use of footage for entertainment purposes by officers.
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– Weather update: Mostly overcast and dry conditions are forecasted for today with sporadic sunshine. Light rain or drizzle is likely in the west and north, with temperatures ranging between 13-15 degrees. Tonight’s forecast supports mostly cloudy and dry weather with light rain patches or drizzle. Night temperatures expected to fall between 7-11 degrees.
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