Rain storm in Spain, live: torrential rains, areas on alert and last minute

Around 87,000 students from the Valencian Community of more than 40 municipalities of the Valencian Community have suspended classes this Monday due to the rain alertaccording to data collected by the Department of Education.

In the province of Alicante There will be no classes in the towns of El Verger, Pego, Callosa d’En Sarrià, Benissa, Pedreguer, Gata de Gorgos, Els Poblets, Denia, Murla, Benigembla, Altea, Xàbia, Calpe, La Sella, Poble Nou de Benitatxell and Teulada-Moraira. In total, the affected students in this province amount to 20,984

With regard to the province of Valenciathe town councils that have agreed to suspend school activities are Beneixida (until 11.30), l’Alcúdia, Gandia, Fortaleny, Algemesí, Oliva, Alberic, Sueca (classes suspended in the morning), Alzira (classes suspended in the morning, Carcaixent, Carlet, Montroi, Càrcer, Cullera, Sollana, Albalat de la Ribera, Riola, Tavernes de la Valldigna, Xeraco, Bellreguard, Piles, Benirredrà, Xeresa, Tous, Beniarjó, Benifairó de la Valldigna, Rafelcofer and Aldaia (until 15:00).

In addition, the Torrent City Council has agreed to delay the start of school classes until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, and there will be no Matinera School service.