In a tragic incident in Valencia, Spain, two young siblings from a Pakistani family with ties to Vehari have lost their lives in the severe flood. The victims, a 3.5-year-old girl, and her 6-year-old brother, were caught in rising floodwaters.
Rescue teams managed to retrieve their bodies, which will be returned to their family after DNA confirmation. The Pakistani embassy in Spain confirmed the children’s passing on social media, expressing condolences and offering support to the family while respecting their privacy by not disclosing further details.
Meanwhile, the flood has also claimed the lives of a British couple, Terry and Dawn Turner, who had settled in the nearby town of Pedralba. According to their daughter, Ruth O’Loughlin, their bodies were discovered in their vehicle on Saturday, November 2. The couple, originally from Staffordshire, had moved to Spain a decade ago for warmer weather.
This string of tragic losses has left communities in shock. As Spain grapples with the aftermath, the Prime Minister has announced three days of national mourning, and rescue efforts continue as officials warn of possible additional casualties.