Spain floods: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’ – as it happened

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia

• Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness
• People in Spain: have you been affected by flooding?

Experts have been giving their reaction to yesterday’s disaster - sounding a warning about our preparedness and ability to cope.

Extreme weather events are becoming more intense, are lasting longer and are occurring more frequently as a result of human-induced climate change, scientists say.