The UK “stands with Spain during this difficult time”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, after floods killed more than 200 people.

It is understood he has also been in touch with the Spanish prime minister to pass on his condolences.

“My thoughts are with those who have lost their lives, their families and all those affected by the devastation caused by the extreme flooding in Spain,” he said in a post on X.

My thoughts are with those who have lost their lives, their families and all those affected by the devastation caused by the extreme flooding in Spain.

The UK stands with Spain during this difficult time.

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 1, 2024

The UK is also believed to be on standby to offer any support, should it be requested.

“The Spanish people remain in the prime minister’s thoughts,” a Downing Street spokeswoman said today.

Yesterday, foreign secretary David Lammy said the government “expresses its heartfelt condolences to those affected by the tragic floods across Spain”.

Thousands still without mobile coverage

Around 170,000 people still don’t have mobile phone coverage, according to reports in Spain.

Citing the Ministry of Digital Transformation sources, Europa Press news agency has said 70,000 landline phones also do not have service.

Meanwhile, power company i-De said last night 75% of its electricity supply has been restored in Valencia – about 114,000 customers.

It has not provided an update today.

The latest rain warnings covering Spain

Here’s how the weather warnings for rain currently look in Spain.

Amber and orange warnings remain in place for the southwest and the Balearic Islandsn- which you can see on the right of the map.

Yellow warnings cover eastern parts, from Denia to Barcelona, including Valencia.

‘Stay home’: Authorities on Spanish islands share warning

With an orange warning for rain in place for the Balearic Islands (as shown on our map at 5.32pm) the regional authority has asked everyone not to leave their homes.

In advice posted on various social media channels, the local government asked anyone on the islands – which includes Majorca – to be “very careful in the next few hours”.

People should also keep doors and windows closed and stick to higher floors of the house, where possible.

Anything that could be swept away by winds or water should also be taken inside.

Thousands of ‘mostly young’ volunteers helping across affected areas

Thousands of people have volunteered to help with recovery efforts in Spain, according to local media.

Sky News spoke to a British expat in Valencia last night, who said he feels powerless to help others as roads are mostly cut off to his village – see our 10.05pm post.

“Local groups are trying to band together now to find ways to get to nearby villages,” he added.

Those groups appear to have been mobilised, according to newspaper El Pais, which reports more than 13,000 people have been helping since yesterday.

The paper adds they are helping in 19 towns in the region of Valencia, with most of them young and “inspired by solidarity”.

Volunteers are reportedly advised over social media of the best way to reach affected areas, with many roads blocked by debris and piles of cars swept away in the floods.