Storm Adam kills 4 as record flooding isolates coastal towns in eastern Spain

Storm Adam struck Spain's Mediterranean coast, unleashing record rainfall and floods that killed at least four people and cut off coastal towns.

• Storm Adam hit Spain's Mediterranean coast on Monday, with floods killing at least four people in Valencia and Catalonia.
• Rainfall exceeded 700 mm in 24 hours, isolating around six coastal towns between Gandia and Oliva, with floodwaters topping 1.5 meters.
• Authorities issued red alerts and mandatory stay-home orders, closed schools in 42 municipalities, and deployed helicopters and boats, evacuating some 2,000 people.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the situation in Valencia difficult and urged residents to avoid travel and move to upper floors.