Sara Guglielmetti Spain is experiencing a severe weather emergency , hit by a violent flood that has devastated part of the country. Two deaths have been confirmed, and many roads and urban areas are flooded. The situation.
Severe weather, devastating flooding in Spain: roads and urban areas flooded
Since last Saturday, October 17, 2026, a violent wave of bad weather has hit Spain, with roads transformed into rivers of mud, urban areas submerged and cars swept away by the current.
The most affected areas are Almeria, Cabrera de Mar, Pego, and Oliva. The emergency has forced the evacuation of tourist facilities and the implementation of extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of residents and tourists. Authorities have also issued urgent warnings, urging all residents to avoid rivers and streams and, if necessary, to take refuge on the upper floors of buildings.
At least two people have died between Almeria and Cabrera de Mar. A violent flood has hit the city of Valencia, where the situation is critical.
Devastating floods in Spain: the situation in Valencia
Red alert is in effect for severe weather in the Valencia region of Spain . Torrential rains caused by the Dana ( isolated depression at high altitude) " Adam " have caused severe flooding, river overflows, and inundation.
Hundreds of people were also trapped in their homes. The Spanish meteorological agency Aemet issued a red alert due to heavy rainfall. Local authorities urged residents to avoid travel and seek safety on the upper floors of buildings. A woman was reportedly found dead in Oliva, in the Valencian Community. In Oliva, 2 people were evacuated from seven campsites, according to Mayor Yolanda Pastor. Another hundred people were evacuated from a flooded campsite in Xabia. As mentioned, the situation remains critical in several areas of Spain, with severe weather showing no signs of abating.