Devastating floods kill 140 in Spain

At least 140 people have been killed in floods caused by a year's worth of rain falling in eight hours around the city of Valencia in eastern Spain.

The aftermath of the downpour on Tuesday has left tens of thousands of people without power. Rail services between Valencia and Madrid could be out of action for up to three weeks and cars have been swept away in floodwaters, while more bad weather is forecast.

"There are already very strong storms in the area, especially in the north of Castellon," said a statement from Spanish state weather agency AEMET.