Spain cancels classes, imposes transport restrictions due to flooding

Authorities in the Spain city of Valencia have cancelled school classes in the regional capital and implemented severe transport restrictions in response to the ongoing flooding.

According to announcements from the city council and emergency services via X (formerly Twitter), residents are advised to work remotely whenever possible, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

The Valencian Community remains under partial weather alerts due to ongoing risks. Residents are urged to stay indoors, and transport restrictions will be extended for two more days to mitigate the risk of collapse on key entry and exit routes into Valencia.

Approximately 5,000 military personnel and around 2,100 technical resources are currently deployed in the area.

Authorities report that 95% of the region's electricity supply has been restored; however, gas services remain disrupted in 12 municipalities. Additionally, several highways in the region are still closed to traffic.

Classes were officially cancelled for November 4, as confirmed by the Valencia City Council.

On October 29, Spain's State Meteorological Agency issued severe weather warnings for various regions of the country due to heavy rainfall. The southern and eastern parts of the kingdom faced maximum weather alerts, with Valencia being the hardest hit area.

Reports indicate nearly 220 fatalities as a result of the flooding, and search efforts for missing persons are ongoing.

By Khagan Isayev