Devastating flash floods in eastern Spain have resulted in at least 158 deaths, with the majority occurring in the Valencian Community, particularly in the town of Paiporta. Rescue operations are ongoing, as authorities report an indeterminate number of missing individuals, raising fears that the death toll may rise further. The floods, described as Spain's worst natural disaster this century, were exacerbated by climate change, with a year's worth of rain falling in just eight hours. Witness accounts detail harrowing scenes of people trapped and vehicles submerged, while local officials have been criticized for the slow response to warnings. The Spanish government has declared three days of mourning from October 31 to November 2. Rescuers continue to search for bodies in flooded homes and cars, and many families are left in despair as they await news of their missing loved ones.