Valencia requests postponement of Copa del Rey match due to heavy flooding

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The Spanish club mentioned the severe weather conditions brought on by Storm Dana, which have caused significant damage and loss of life in southeastern Spain.

Valencia CF have requested a postponement of their Copa del Rey match against Parla Escuela, scheduled for Wednesday, due to the severe flooding affecting the region.

The Spanish club cited the severe weather conditions caused by Storm Dana, which has resulted in significant damage and loss of life in southeastern Spain. Valencia authorities have advised against all non-essential travel in the affected areas.

Valencia, currently at the bottom of La Liga, is set to face Real Madrid in a crucial league match on Saturday.

The club hopes that postponing the Copa del Rey match will allow them to focus on recovery efforts and prepare for the league fixture.

💔 Thoughts and prayers with the people of Valencia after the terrible storm where more than 50 people have lost their lives.

La Liga, considering to postpone Valencia vs Real Madrid game — reports @relevo. pic.twitter.com/t76BRVcfTi

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 30, 2024

Over 50 died from devastating Floods in Spain

Torrential rainfall has led to catastrophic flash floods in southeastern Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 51 lives.

FC Barcelona wishes to express its sympathy to the relatives of the victims and our solidarity with the counties in Valencia and parts of Albacete and Andalusia affected by the torrential rain

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 30, 2024

The town of Chiva, near Valencia, bore the brunt of the disaster, with over a year's worth of rain falling in a mere eight hours. Local authorities have expressed the grim reality of determining the final death toll.

Social media footage has captured the sheer force of the floods, showcasing submerged cars, collapsed bridges, and individuals clinging to trees for survival.

‼️Please pray for Valencia, there has been deadly flooding, many people have died, many injured trapped, missing etc

Message from someone who prays the Rosary with us who lives in Valencia

“SOS, a friend of my daughter is trapped on a bridge near the MN4. She abandoned her… pic.twitter.com/pcLgcza152

— Jan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@RosaryMum) October 30, 2024

The widespread impact of the heavy rain and hailstorms has caused rapid flooding across multiple regions in the country.

As the death toll from the catastrophic floods in southeastern Spain continues to rise, authorities have deployed over 1,000 troops to aid in rescue efforts. Scores of people remain missing, adding to the growing humanitarian crisis.

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