From CNN:
Parts of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash flooding on Tuesday as some areas received up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours. At least 51 people have died and rescues are ongoing, the regional government of Valencia said today. The death toll is expected to rise as authorities said the current figures are “provisional.” Footage from the city of Valencia showed muddy water flooding through the streets, tearing down walls and sweeping away parked cars. Rainfall warnings will remain in effect across the country today, according to Spain’s Meteorological Agency, with the threat of heavy rain expected to continue through the end of the week.