The worst floods to hit Spain in decades on 29 October killed at least 230 people, covered towns in mud and debris, destroyed bridges, roads and rail lines and submerged cars, mainly in the eastern region of Valencia.
A report from Spain’s Higher Council of Colleges of Architects said “the degree of destruction and ruin was historic” in the Valencia region, where 80 towns were deluged by torrential rain.
Photo left shows cars piled up on a street. Photo right shows same street after it has been cleaned.
A street in the village of Sedavi
Photo left shows inside of a flooded church. Photo right shows same church after it has been cleaned.
A church in Paiporta
Photo left shows cars piled up on a railway track. A man with a bicycle is seen ducking a fallen traffic signal. Photo right shows same railway tracks with workers after it has been cleaned.
Railway tracks in Sedavi
Rescuers and a man and woman push a dog sitting in a shopping trolley on a street hit by floods. Photo right shows a car driving along the same street after it has been cleaned.
A street in Paiporta
A man takes a photo of wreckage strewn across railway tracks, some of which has been damaged. Photo right show the cleared railway track
Railway tracks in Sedavi
Photo left shows people climbing over the wreckage of cars on a street amid debris. Photo right shows people walking along the same street after it has been cleaned.
A street in Paiporta
Photo left shows people a flooded highway. Photo right shows it after it has been cleaned.
A highway in Horno de Alcedo
A man walks next to a boat on a street filled with debris. Right, an old man walks along the same road after it has been cleared
A street in Sedavi
Left, people make their way through a street strewn with debris. Right, a man walks along the same road after it has been cleared
A street in Paiporta
Street view from above of wreckage of cars covered with logs. Right, the same street after it has been cleared.
A street in Paiporta
