People and pets rescued by helicopter from floods in Spain

Helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops as torrential rain swept across eastern Spain on Monday 19 October. Floods and storms killed at least four people and shelter-in-place orders remained in force for more than 80,000 people. The downpour from Storm Adam cut off several towns along the Mediterranean coast as rivers overflowed their banks and streets turned into rivers. More than 2,000 people were evacuated, mainly in Oliva, and authorities carried out nearly 496 rescues in Valencia and Alicante, the Civil Guard police said.