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Spanish flash floods kill at least 62

Flash flooding has killed at least 62 people in the south-east of Spain, where rescue teams are working to find those feared missing

King Felipe VI of Spain speaks of “enormous destruction” to infrastructure and warns there is difficulty accessing some areas

Earlier, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised residents in affected areas we won’t abandon you” – but warned this “devastating episode is not over”

Footage uploaded to social media overnight showed floodwaters causing chaos in some areas, knocking down bridges and dragging cars through streets

Local authorities in affected Spanish regions are issuing warnings over false information circulating online, including whether tap water is safe to drink

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