Spain Faces Devastating Floods as Mother and Daughter Disappear in Coastal Town Torrential rain in Spain has flooded cities, swept a mother from her child, trapped vehicles, and killed several individuals, prompting warnings and mass rescue efforts across the country. The storm that has raged across Spain for the past week has taken a devastating toll on communities south of the capital and around the Mediterranean coastline. Torrential downpours turned streets in cities such as Barcelona and Madrid into shallow rivers, flooding homes, businesses, and vehicles. The deluge reached its peak on Saturday evening, when a mother in her forties and her young daughter fell into a swollen stream in the coastal town of Cabrera de Mar, near Barcelona. The mother was swept downstream about 7.30 pm, while her daughter was saved by her husband after he managed to grab her out of the water.Police and rescue units, including six volunteer firefighting teams, divers and unmanned aerial vehicles, were dispatched to search for the missing woman, who is believed to have come from Malgrat de Mar, a half‑hour drive away. The mayor of Cabrera de Mar, Oscar Fernandez, said during the response that the family was attempting to cross the waterway on foot when the torrent, accelerated by heavy rainfall, overtook the mother. No further information was available at the time of the statement.Across the country, other highways and waterways were overwhelmed. In the province of Almeria, a truck in El Jido was engulfed by rising floodwaters, a scene captured by residents and shared online. In the coastal town of El Ejido, emergency crews rescued more than 100 motorists who were stranded in their cars-a number that swelled as the storm progressed.Storm Adam Brings Dangerous RainStorm Adam gathered strength over the next 24 hours, bringing between 250 mm and 350 mm of rain to Valencia and surrounding areas, and prompting the Spanish meteorological agency, Aemet, to issue a rare "danger to life" warning across the Costa Blanca. The warning extended from the city of Malaga, through the Costa del Sol, to the neighboring provinces of Almeria and Granada and lasted until Sunday evening.The forecaster warned that the extraordinary meteorological danger could result in serious or catastrophic damage to property and vulnerable populations. In the cities of Valencia and Alicante, authorities installed emergency alerts on residents' phones, instructing them to stay indoors and avoid low‑lying roads, riverbeds and the beachfront. The floods broke through manned barriers as well as historic buildings. In Tordera, near the Costa Brava, a 75‑year‑old man was killed when a campsite wall collapsed on top of him.Deaths and Disruptions Across RegionsIn Montornes del Valles, another man died when he fell into a flooded garage. In the metropolitan area of Barcelona, emergency services shut down public buildings such as libraries, cemeteries and gardens, and cancelled cultural events, including football matches and concerts. Schools and roads were also closed to protect citizens from potential landslides. The flooding had a particular impact on the expat community in the Axarquia region, which is home to thousands of British residents.In the interior towns of the province of Almeria, basements and houses were submerged, and many vehicles were trapped. In the northern region of Catalonia, the Valles Occidental municipality of Sentmenat recorded the rescue of two elderly people who were trapped in separate cars in floodwaters. The humidity also marked a tragic chapter in the victim's family on October 4, when 12‑year‑old Rami, a boy with Level 2 autism, disappeared after leaving his home in Granollers during the night.Tragedies Highlight Infrastructure NeedsHis body was found in the resort of Sitges, following a search by fishermen and emergency responders. An online appeal for help was issued by a non‑profit in his honour. Another man disappeared around the same time, supposedly falling into a flooded river in Pineda de Mar, near Barcelona. The storm's aftermath has highlighted urgent needs for safer infrastructure and more robust emergency response plans throughout Spain's flood‑prone regions.