Valencia flood death toll rises to 52 as elderly woman found dead

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An 88-year-old woman has been found dead amidst horror floods in Valencia.The death toll has risen to 52 following the grim discovery as the region on the east coast of Spain was battered by torrential rain caused huge flash floods between Valencia and Malaga.

Churning muddy waters have swept through villages and turns leading to dozens of cars piling up on streets and residents becoming trapped in their homes.

Terrifying footage has shown waters several-feet high engulfing communities and sweeping away vehicles. Towns worst affected in the Valencia region include Torrent, Paiporta, and Chiva where surges of muddy water were reported.The freak weather also sparked a number of destructive tornadoes which ripped through the region, The Mirror reports.One twister, of unknown strength, was seen in the Benifaio area of the eastern city.

Another is feared to have hit a main road, amid heavy rain in the region.This morning Valencia president Carlos Mazon said it was "impossible" to provide an exact figure of the number of victims as he delivered an emotional statement.Taking to X, he said: “These are very difficult times for relatives and missing persons.“In the next few hours we will confirm the number of victims, but right now it is still impossible to provide an exact figure.