Helicopters scrambled as people trapped at Spanish campsite after horror floods

Helicopters scrambled as people trapped at Spanish campsite after horror floods Two people are feared to have died as heavy rain and floods hit the country. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Antonio Scancariello , News Reporter 12:41, Mon, Oct 19, 2026 Updated: 12:44, Mon, Oct 19, 2026 Aerial footage shows devastation of floods in Olivia, Alicante Helicopters were deployed in Spain to rescue 30 people trapped in a campsite after the country was hit by widespread floods . Rescue teams were sent to the Eurocamping Oliva, near Valencia , where 30 people were trapped, according to information from the mayor of the municipality, Yolanda Pastor. Elsewhere, a family of five, including a baby, has been rescued on Miramar Beach, local media outlet apuntmedia.es reported. The helicopters landed at the Oliva Multipurpose Centre with rescued people, many elderly people, the same outlet also reported. At least two women are feared to have died in the floods. Spain has been hit by Storm Adam, which has brought torrential rain to the country. The Valencian Community, especially in Safor and Marina Alta, was badly hit, with rainfall reaching 600 litres per square metre in some municipalities. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The Valencian Meteorology Association also added that other badly affected areas included Vilallonga (Safor), Vall d'Ebo (Marina Alta) and Real de Gandia (Safor). Barx, Gandia and Oliva were also battered by the rain. The storm has reportedly left hundreds without electricity and a trail of destruction over the weekend. Images and videos on social media showed muddy waters dragging cars down streets. The bad weather affected a number of areas loved by British tourists. Alongside Valencia and Alicante, the Balearics were also hit, with Ibiza Airport terminals being closed off as lashing rain seeped through the ceilings and onto the floors. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Some UK flights were also affected, including one from London, another from Bristol, and five others from other UK airports, which are understood to have been affected by the storm conditions. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Storm Adam caused damage in several Spanish regions (Image: Shutterstock Editorial.) Europe burns as rioters loot luxury stores and set barricades ablaze - thousands arrested Horror as sharks attack survivors after boat capsizes with 11 people still missing Cars trapped in muddy waters. (Image: Shutterstock Editorial) Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Pedro Sanchez, Spain's Prime Minister, said on X: "Very complicated situation in the Valencian Community, especially in the south coast of Valencia and north of Alicante, due to the heavy rains of the last few hours. The UMEgob is already deployed to collaborate with emergency services. "And efforts are underway to rescue people in hard-to-reach areas. The population is asked to avoid any movement and remain on the upper floors. Let's follow the information from official emergency channels. Lots of caution." Spain Cold weather Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments