Flash flood near Ponferrada, Spain kills at least two
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Flash flooding near Ponferrada in Spain's León province killed at least two people and injured two minors on Saturday. Floodwaters inundated a winery where six people were present, and rescue workers, police and emergency services are on site. The flooding hit as a heat wave in northern Italy pushed temperatures near 40°C, forcing Parmigiano Reggiano producers to cool cows with fans and sprayers.
Key Facts
- At least two people were killed in flash flooding near Ponferrada in Spain's León province on Saturday.
- Floodwaters inundated a winery where six people were present, leaving two adult women dead and two minors injured.
- The flooding damaged roads in the area, and rescue workers, police and emergency services are on site.
- A heat wave in northern Italy pushed farm temperatures near 40°C, forcing Parmigiano Reggiano producers to cool cows with fans and automatic sprayers.
The Ponferrada Flood
Emergency services reported at least two deaths from a flash flood near Ponferrada in Spain's León province on Saturday. The flood struck the areas of Manzanedo de Valdueza and Bouzas. Floodwaters inundated a winery where six people were present, killing two adult women and injuring two minors. The flooding damaged roads, and rescue workers, police and emergency services are working at the site.
Italian Heat Wave
An abnormal heat wave in northern Italy affected Parmigiano Reggiano producers. On farms, temperatures approached 40°C. Producers are cooling cows nearly continuously with fans and automatic sprayers.
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Flash flood near Ponferrada, Spain kills at least two
