The Valencia region was prepared for the return of floods and heavy rain on Wednesday night, and the districts that were affected two weeks prior were spared more devastation.
At the end of October, over 220 people had died in this eastern coastal region, with the town of Paiporta suffering the greatest loss of life with 60 fatalities.
It makes sense that the locals are looking for rays of optimism amid the gloom, such as the inspiring tale of what transpired at the Whitby English language school.
Daniel Burguet, the co-director of the college, repeatedly banged on a door with a chair leg he had just picked up as the entire road was submerged in water.