3 dead, 145 municipalities under lockdown and several rescues due to rain in the Valencian Community

An intense episode of rainfall and storms affecting the Valencian Community resulted in three fatalities, numerous rescues of people trapped in cars, homes, and rooftops, and the confinement of 145 municipalities in the coastal regions. Among the casualties is a woman who died in Oliva, Valencia, according to updates from the Government Delegation.

Following the severe weather, emergency services announced the lifting of the confinement orders across the vast majority of affected municipalities in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante. The restrictions remain in place in only eight municipalities where conditions are still being monitored.