Shocking before and after photos show the devastation from flash floods in Spain

The number of people unaccounted for remains unclear, EFE reported. That said, about 3,400 people have been rescued.

As the planet heats up for decades to come, droughts and rain events will likely become more and more extreme.

That’s one of many reasons scientists have been calling for companies, countries, and industries to drastically cut their carbon emissions. If business continues as normal, research suggests there will be more floods like this in the future.