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Torrential rain and flash floods have destroyed many parts of Spain's Valencia region, with over one year's rainfall in a single day.

The Spanish Meteorological Agency AEMET outlined how the deadly rainfall was caused by a weather phenomenon called a 'cold drop'.

This occurs when a body of warm air combines with cold air, rapidly ascending to form dense rain clouds.

Cold drops are not infrequent in eastern and southern Spain, considering it's located between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

The mountainous coast is also ideal for the formation of storm clouds, hail storms and even tornadoes.

More than 200 people have lost their lives in the flash floods that overwhelmed towns and villages.

The emergency services are continuing their search for those trapped or missing, as volunteers face the massive clean-up task.

In Paiporta, one of the worst affected towns, Vanesa Cruanyes watched in fear from her home as shop workers opposite struggled to escape the oncoming river-like flood.

As the danger of theft increases, neighbours such as student Sofia Sánchez have united to keep local shops safe from thieves.

Heavy rain's now affecting Andalucia and Spain's western regions, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has promised to support those affected.

The government's announced three days of official mourning to honour lives lost in the disaster.

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