Recent flash floods in Spain, particularly in the Valencia region, have led to a catastrophic situation with at least 72 confirmed dead and many more missing. The severe weather impacted major transport systems, cutting off Valencia airport and canceling trains, while emergency services mobilized over 1,000 troops to aid in rescue efforts. The storms, described as one of the worst in a century, have provoked a European Union response for assistance. Witnesses recounted harrowing tales of being trapped as raging waters swept away cars and flooded homes, leading the Spanish government to declare three days of mourning. With conditions still dangerous and the search for survivors ongoing, officials are under scrutiny for the timing of flood alerts amid discussions about the broader implications of climate change.