A severe storm swept across Spain, killing at least five people, according to the report. More than 2,100 residents were evacuated in the Valencia region. Nearly 500 people have been brought to safety since the emergency began. The scale of the evacuation and rescue operation indicates that dangerous conditions affected a substantial area. Emergency services worked to move residents away from threatened places and reach people who needed assistance. The available report does not break down the casualties or list every community included in the operation.