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In pictures: The damage left behind by the “cold drop” in Valencia

The municipality of Ontinyent was flooded after the River Clariano burst its banks due to heavy rainfall

The River Clariano bursts its banks in Ontinyent due to the effects of a weather phenomenon in Spain known as “gota fría,” literally “cold drop.”Natxo Francés (EFE)
Damage done to a sports center in Denia (Alicante) last night by a tornado.Juan Carlos Cárdenas (EFE)
A women cleans up her house in Ontinyent (Valencia) after the River Clariano burst its banks.JOSÉ JORDÁN (AFP)
Damage caused in Ontinyent (Valencia) after the River Clariano burst its banks on Thursday.JOSÉ JORDÁN (AFP)
A women mops up in her house in Ontinyent (Valencia) after the River Clariano burst its banks on Thursday.JOSÉ JORDÁN (AFP)
A resident of Ontinyent is attended to by the emergency services after the flooding in the Valencian municipality.Mònica Torres
Damage caused in Ontinyent after the River Clariano burst its banks.Mònica Torres
Residents of Ontinyent are evacuated.Mònica Torres
The damage left behind by the floodwater in Ontinyent.Mònica Torres
Residents in Ontinyent are evacuated after the River Clariano burst its banks.Mònica Torres
A truck that was knocked over on Wednesday night by a tornado at Las Marinas beach in Denia.Juan Carlos Cárdenas (EFE)
Houses that were damaged by the River Clariano bursting its banks in Ontinyent on Thursday.Mònica Torres
Rescue teams at work in Ontinyent (Valencia), one of the worst-affected areas after the River Clariano burst its banks.CONSORCIO BOMBEROS DE VALENCIA (Europa Press)
An aerial view of the River Clariano as it passes through Ontinyent.Natxo Francés (EFE)
Rescue teams inspect the scene on Thursday in Ontinyent, after the River Clariano burst its banks after heavy rainfall during the night.Natxo Francés (EFE)
Residents inspect the River Clariano in Ontinyent (Valencia).Mònica Torres
In the municipality of Moixent, the Rambla del Bosquet burst its banks, sweeping away a number of empty cars. In the photo, fire crews help evacuate residents of Ontinyent (Valencia).Natxo Francés (EFE)
Cars left damaged by the River Clariano in Ontinyent (Valencia).Mònica Torres