Rain alert level lowered in eastern Spain | International

MADRID, Sept 30, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Spain's national weather agency lowered its rain alert level for the eastern region of Valencia on Tuesday, a day after downpours sparked fears of a repeat of last year's deadly floods. AEMET lowered the alert level for the Mediterranean region to yellow from red, its highest. Parts of the Balearic Islands were also on yellow alert, which represents no risk to the general population although the public is advised to monitor up-to-date forecasts. The colour-coded system ranges between green, yellow, orange and red. More than half a million students in Valencia had no lessons on Monday because 243 local councils in the region closed their schools as a precaution. Most schools were expected to...