Spain floods: What caused the devastating flash flooding in Valencia?
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Spain floods: What caused the devastating flash flooding in Valencia?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Aemet, Spain’s meteorological agency, said Valencia had seen “the most adverse cold drop of the century,” prior to this week’s floods. The region is known to be particularly vulnerable to torrential autumn downpours, caused by a weather phenomenon known as the “cold drop” or DANA. From weather phenomena to flood defences: here is what may have accelerated Spain’s deadly flash floods: The ‘cold drop’ A “cold drop” is a term used in Spain and France to refer to a weather phenomenon that is observed every autumn sparking torrential rain. The ‘cold drop’ results in water-laden clouds hovering over locations for many hours Climate change Aemet, Spain’s meteorological agency, said Valencia had seen “the most adverse cold drop of the century” prior to the floods.

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How the World Can Cope Better With Extreme Rainfall and Flooding
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How the World Can Cope Better With Extreme Rainfall and Flooding

Wired  

But there are indications that climate change influences the occurrence and magnitude of these phenomena. Bodoque also indicates that a warmer sea brings more humidity, which “injects gasoline into the phenomena.” If the increase in sea surface temperatures seen in recent years is sustained, he points out, “we could have more intense, more frequent, and more extended cold drops—that is, …

Thousands in Spain unable to return home as rain deluge brings fresh flood risk
1 month, 1 week ago

Thousands in Spain unable to return home as rain deluge brings fresh flood risk

The Independent  

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New Storms And Flooding Threaten Spain Again
1 month, 1 week ago

New Storms And Flooding Threaten Spain Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MADRID — New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts of the country killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Cleanup efforts in parts of Valencia hardest hit by the Oct. 29 storm were still continuing, and there were concerns …

Malaga flooding latest: Red weather alerts in Costa del Sol and Valencia as thousands evacuated in Spain
1 month, 1 week ago

Malaga flooding latest: Red weather alerts in Costa del Sol and Valencia as thousands evacuated in Spain

The Independent  

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‘I feel anger’: Spain braces for more storms after deadly flash floods
1 month, 1 week ago

‘I feel anger’: Spain braces for more storms after deadly flash floods

Al Jazeera  

After more than 200 people were killed just two weeks ago, many on high alert again are furious with the government’s handling of the crisis. The ire of many people has been directed at Carlos Mazon, the Valencian regional president, whose administration issued a red alert to residents’ mobile phones at 8.11pm on the day of the floods, hours after …

Fresh storms in Spain deluge streets, forcing schools to close and residents to flee homes
1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh storms in Spain deluge streets, forcing schools to close and residents to flee homes

The Independent  

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New storms and flooding in Spain cause closures and threaten hard-hit Valencia again
1 month, 1 week ago

New storms and flooding in Spain cause closures and threaten hard-hit Valencia again

LA Times  

A man walks in front a banner reading in Spanish: “Thank you Rafa” during the Billie Jean King Cup tennis finals at the Martin Carpena sportshall in Malaga, southern Spain, on Wednesday after matches were canceled due to heavy rain. New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and …

Spain braces for MORE weather chaos as storm alerts are put in place for Barcelona, Majorca and Ibiza two weeks after deadly Valencia floods
1 month, 1 week ago

Spain braces for MORE weather chaos as storm alerts are put in place for Barcelona, Majorca and Ibiza two weeks after deadly Valencia floods

Daily Mail  

Spain is bracing for more weather chaos as storm alerts are put in place for Barcelona, Majorca, and Ibiza just two weeks after deadly floods hit Valencia. Spain's weather agency AEMET have sued yellow and amber warnings for rain and storms covering Ibiza, Majorca, Barcelona, and Tarragona, for November 12 A resident clears a muddy street in the flood-hit city …

Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong.
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong.

Hindustan Times  

* Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Mixed messages and confusion cost lives, experts say * Poor coordination and lack of infrastructure worsened the disaster * Judicial enquiries expected to examine decisions and attribute responsibility, central government source says By David Latona, Corina Pons, Pietro Lombardi, Aislinn Laing PAIPORTA, Spain, - The water was already knee-high on …

Flash-flooding hits Spain’s northeast
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Flash-flooding hits Spain’s northeast

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Floods hit Barcelona as rescue work continues in Valencia region
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Floods hit Barcelona as rescue work continues in Valencia region

China Daily  

A life preserver, a ladder and an umbrella are pictured inside a destroyed house after flooding caused by heavy rains in Paiporta, near Valencia, Spain, Nov 5, 2024. MADRID - The region of Catalonia in the north-east of Spain was hit by flooding on Monday, as rescue work continues in the neighboring region of Valencia in the wake of the …

Floods hit Barcelona as rescue work continues in Valencia region
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Floods hit Barcelona as rescue work continues in Valencia region

China Daily  

A life preserver, a ladder and an umbrella are pictured inside a destroyed house after flooding caused by heavy rains in Paiporta, near Valencia, Spain, Nov 5, 2024. MADRID - The region of Catalonia in the north-east of Spain was hit by flooding on Monday, as rescue work continues in the neighboring region of Valencia in the wake of the …

Spain floods mapped: Where are weather alerts in force as death toll hits 217?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain floods mapped: Where are weather alerts in force as death toll hits 217?

The Independent  

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Heavy Rain and Hail Storm Wreak Havoc in Barcelona, Spain
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Heavy Rain and Hail Storm Wreak Havoc in Barcelona, Spain

Firstpost  

Heavy rains and hail storm hit Barcelona, causing disruptions and casualties. The city experienced a strong rain and hail storm on Monday, leading to flash floods in Valencia that resulted in numerous fatalities. The heavy rains have caused widespread damage and disruption, with many roads and highways being shut down. The interior minister has extended travel restrictions for two more …

Spain deploys more troops to Valencia to help with flood recovery as protests are planned
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain deploys more troops to Valencia to help with flood recovery as protests are planned

ABC  

More soldiers have been sent to Spain's flood-hit east on Monday where rescuers have scoured underground carparks for bodies and protests bubbled over the government's handling of a disaster that has killed at least 217 people. A warship carrying 104 marine infantry soldiers as well as trucks with food and water was approaching Valencia port even as a strong hailstorm …

The moment deadly floods struck Valencia: How huge swells appeared from nowhere trapping people in their basements and cars - as Spain continues to reel from deadly storms and torrential rain lashes B
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The moment deadly floods struck Valencia: How huge swells appeared from nowhere trapping people in their basements and cars - as Spain continues to reel from deadly storms and torrential rain lashes B

Daily Mail  

Shocking footage has emerged from Spain showing how parts of Valencia became completely engulfed by deadly flash floods that appeared from nowhere. Terrifying footage from Valencia has shown how thick muddy water quickly swept through the city in just minutes as it submerged an entire field Roads were instantly turned into rivers as the torrential rain fell relentlessly across parts …

How Spain’s ‘catastrophic’ floods led to over 200 deaths - explained through pictures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Spain’s ‘catastrophic’ floods led to over 200 deaths - explained through pictures

The Independent  

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Flood-affected Valencia locals throw mud at Spain's King Felipe VI as he tours stricken region
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Flood-affected Valencia locals throw mud at Spain's King Felipe VI as he tours stricken region

ABC  

Spain's reigning monarch, King Felipe VI, has had mud thrown at his face during a tense tour of a town devastated by last week's flash floods. Spain's King Felipe VI had mud and insults thrown at him as he toured the flood-affected Valencia town of Paiporta. On Saturday, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez mobilised 10,000 troops, police officers and civil guards …

Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people

Salon  

Unexpected flash floods overwhelmed residents of eastern Spain on late Tuesday and early Wednesday last week, with more than 217 bodies having been recovered so far, the majority from the eastern Valencia region. It’s time to look ahead and to keep on working with all the means and coordination needed to get through this emergency together.” The unexpected flash floods …

Alicante is hit by flash floods as hellish torrents of water are seen swamping streets in popular Brit holiday hotspot - with drivers rescued from their cars as vehicles are swept away
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alicante is hit by flash floods as hellish torrents of water are seen swamping streets in popular Brit holiday hotspot - with drivers rescued from their cars as vehicles are swept away

Daily Mail  

Alicante has been devastated by flash floods that have swept cars down streets, just days after floods in Valencia killed 214 people. Alicante has been devastated by flash floods that have swept cars down streets, just days after floods in Valencia killed 214 people Alicante Airport is still sending and receiving passenger planes, though it has delayed dozens of flights, …

Angry crowds throw mud and hurl insults at King of Spain as search continues for flood victims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Angry crowds throw mud and hurl insults at King of Spain as search continues for flood victims

The Independent  

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Spain Flash Floods Kill 214, Government Launches Biggest Recovery Operation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain Flash Floods Kill 214, Government Launches Biggest Recovery Operation

India Today  

A devastating series of flash floods in Spain has resulted in the loss of 214 lives, with dozens still missing. The government has launched the biggest recovery operation in Spain in peacetime, with 5,000 additional army troops and 2,500 soldiers deployed to assist in the search and clean-up efforts. Rescuers have found a woman alive after three days trapped in …

Valencia flood miracle as woman is found alive after being trapped with her dead sister-in-law for THREE days in their car - as rescue teams continue grim hunt for victims of deadly mega storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Valencia flood miracle as woman is found alive after being trapped with her dead sister-in-law for THREE days in their car - as rescue teams continue grim hunt for victims of deadly mega storm

Daily Mail  

A woman has been found alive after being trapped with her dead sister-in-law for three days in their car, following severe flooding in Spain. Footage posted online shows the moment the woman is pulled to freedom by rescuers who have been searching for survivors The woman, wearing a yellow dressing gown, is seen being lifted into an emergency rescue vehicle …

Spain deploys 5,000 more soldiers as death toll from devastating floods hit 211
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain deploys 5,000 more soldiers as death toll from devastating floods hit 211

The Independent  

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Terrifying moment holiday island Majorca is hit by floods as hotspot Palma locks down and locals are told not to leave home - with 2,000 still missing after monster Spanish storm smashed Valencia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Terrifying moment holiday island Majorca is hit by floods as hotspot Palma locks down and locals are told not to leave home - with 2,000 still missing after monster Spanish storm smashed Valencia

Daily Mail  

Have you been impacted by Spain floods? The terrifying tornado waterspout was captured in the Costa de la Luz resort of Isla Cristina A vehicle from Spain's Military Emergency Unit cleans up destroyed cars on a highway, in the aftermath of floods, in Torrent, near Valencia, Spain, November 1, 2024 A view of the disaster zone as search and rescue …

Satellite images show the devastation from Spain's deadly floods
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite images show the devastation from Spain's deadly floods

NPR  

Satellite images show the devastation from Spain's deadly floods toggle caption Lauren Dauphin/NASA Earth Observatory Satellite images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where catastrophic flash floods have killed more than 200 people and upended entire towns. toggle caption Lauren Dauphin/NASA Earth Observatory The flood was one of the deadliest weather events in modern Spanish history. One area that …

Over 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Spain. Recovery is still underway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Spain. Recovery is still underway

NPR  

Over 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Spain. Recovery is still underway Four days after massive flash floods in eastern Spain, authorities say they have recovered more than 200 bodies. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: We begin this hour in Spain, where the eastern province of Valencia is still recovering from flash floods that devastated entire towns there Tuesday …

Almost 2,000 people still missing after monster Spanish storm hit Valencia - as Palma goes into LOCKDOWN amid fears holiday hotspot of Majorca will be the next place ravaged by floods
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Almost 2,000 people still missing after monster Spanish storm hit Valencia - as Palma goes into LOCKDOWN amid fears holiday hotspot of Majorca will be the next place ravaged by floods

Daily Mail  

Are YOU stranded in Palma? The terrifying tornado waterspout was captured in the Costa de la Luz resort of Isla Cristina Residents in Majorca are bracing for the worst today after Spain 's national weather service warned a brutal weather system was headed for the island A vehicle from Spain's Military Emergency Unit cleans up destroyed cars on a highway, …

Satellite images reveal the extent of Spain's catastrophic floods
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite images reveal the extent of Spain's catastrophic floods

Daily Mail  

Spain has been left reeling from its deadliest natural disaster in decades as devastating flash floods swept the country's Eastern coast. In Valencia, entire communities were plunged beneath the water as the region received a year's worth of rain in just eight hours. The resulting flash flood poured through Valencia and its nearby towns, leaving hundreds trapped in their homes, …

Spanish residents appeal for help, 3 days after historic floods left at least 158 dead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spanish residents appeal for help, 3 days after historic floods left at least 158 dead

The Independent  

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Now MAJORCA braces for flood horror as mega storm that devastated Valencia moves towards the British holiday hotspot - with Palma deemed most likely spot to be flooded
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Now MAJORCA braces for flood horror as mega storm that devastated Valencia moves towards the British holiday hotspot - with Palma deemed most likely spot to be flooded

Daily Mail  

Island of Majorca faces severe weather warnings as Valencia reels from floods Residents in Majorca are bracing for the worst today after Spain's national weather service warned the brutal weather system that triggered mass floods and killed nearly 160 people in Valencia was headed for the island. Residents in Majorca are bracing for the worst today after Spain 's national …

Spain Flash Floods Toll Exceeds 150 as Rescue Efforts Continue
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spain Flash Floods Toll Exceeds 150 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Firstpost  

At least 158 people have died in Spain as a devastating flash flood rages across the country. Rescue workers continue their search for missing people, with the death toll expected to rise further. The floods have caused extensive damage, with roads, bridges, and farmland flooded. The heavy rain has caused a year's worth of rain in just 8 hours in …

Spain flood victim says her entire home was engulfed in less than 10 minutes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spain flood victim says her entire home was engulfed in less than 10 minutes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The floods – known as the “cold drop” or …

Deadly Floods in Spain: Death Toll Soars to 158, Dozens Missing
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Floods in Spain: Death Toll Soars to 158, Dozens Missing

Deccan Chronicle  

A devastating Mediterranean storm has caused widespread devastation in Spain, with at least 158 deaths confirmed, and dozens of people still missing two days after the start of the catastrophe. The eastern Valencia region has been hit the hardest, with heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water causing widespread damage and destruction. Rescue workers are working tirelessly to find survivors …

Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change

NPR  

Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change toggle caption David Ramos/Getty Images At least 205 people are dead, and dozens remain missing after flood waters and mud swept through towns and cities in Spain’s east. It’s one of the most deadly weather events in modern Spanish history, and climate scientists see a connection to …

Valencia floods death toll hits 158 as new aerial images show devastating scale of apocalyptic destruction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Valencia floods death toll hits 158 as new aerial images show devastating scale of apocalyptic destruction

Daily Mail  

Aerials photographs have revealed the apocalyptic scale of destruction caused by the Valencia floods - as the disaster's death toll hit 158 this afternoon. Aerials photographs have revealed the apocalyptic scale of destruction caused by the Valencia floods Aerial picture shows mud-stained roads near Valencia covered in wrecked cars and other debris A boat is stranded in a field following …

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed at least 158 in Spain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed at least 158 in Spain

The Independent  

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Graphic shows how conditions over Valencia were ideal for storm system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Graphic shows how conditions over Valencia were ideal for storm system

Daily Mail  

Catastrophic flash floods that have killed almost 100 people in Spain were fueled by a destructive weather system that sees cold and warm air clash and produce powerful rain clouds, according to scientists. Enrico Scoccimarro, senior scientist at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, said that while the large water dumps are 'typical of the western Mediterranean region and of …

Why the Spanish floods were so destructive: Graphic shows how conditions over Valencia were ideal for DANA or 'cold drop' storm system that has left over 150 dead as satellite images show devastated r
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why the Spanish floods were so destructive: Graphic shows how conditions over Valencia were ideal for DANA or 'cold drop' storm system that has left over 150 dead as satellite images show devastated r

Daily Mail  

Catastrophic flash floods that have killed almost 100 people in Spain were fuelled by a destructive weather system which sees cold and warm air clash and produce powerful rain clouds, according to scientists. On 29 October 2024, parts of southern and eastern Spain were affected by severe flash flooding following record rainfall Enrico Scoccimarro, senior scientist at the Euro-Mediterranean Center …

Spain Searches For Bodies After Unprecedented Flooding Claims At Least 158 Lives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spain Searches For Bodies After Unprecedented Flooding Claims At Least 158 Lives

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain — Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern Valencia region alone. “Unfortunately, there are dead people inside some vehicles,” …

Flash Floods Devastate Southern and Eastern Spain, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Flash Floods Devastate Southern and Eastern Spain, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing

ABP News  

A series of flash floods have caused significant damage and loss of life in southern and eastern Spain, with the death toll now exceeding 95. The floods triggered flash floods which swept away bridges and buildings, forcing people to climb on the roofs or cling to trees for safety. Rescue workers and the police used helicopters to lift people stranded …

DANA: The Deadly Weather Phenomenon Behind Spain's Worst Floods in Decades
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DANA: The Deadly Weather Phenomenon Behind Spain's Worst Floods in Decades

Firstpost  

A deadly flood has killed at least 95 people in Spain, with the heaviest rainfall in decades causing devastating damage in southern and eastern regions. The floods have caused widespread flooding, trapping people in their homes and cutting off roads and railway lines. The heavy rain is a result of a weather phenomenon known as a 'gota fría', or cold …

Deadly Spanish Floods: At least 95 Killed After Torrential Rain Hits Eastern Region
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Spanish Floods: At least 95 Killed After Torrential Rain Hits Eastern Region

Hindustan Times  

At least 95 people have been killed in Spain after torrential rain hit the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said on Wednesday. The death toll, which includes three people in other regions, appeared to be the worst in Europe from flooding since 2021 when at least 185 people died in Germany.

'At least we are alive': Heartbreaking footage shows Valencia locals dealing with the aftermath of apocalyptic floods as they tell their tales of survival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'At least we are alive': Heartbreaking footage shows Valencia locals dealing with the aftermath of apocalyptic floods as they tell their tales of survival

Daily Mail  

Residents of Valencia have recalled tales of how they survived Tuesday's apocalyptic floods which left at least 95 people dead - and dozens are still missing. The small town of 11,000 residents saw 230mm of rain which is three times the previous daily record and was one of the worst hit areas in the region Yesterday, residents of the town …

In photos: At least 95 people killed in flash flooding disaster in Spain as country declares three days of mourning
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In photos: At least 95 people killed in flash flooding disaster in Spain as country declares three days of mourning

ABC  

At least 95 people have been killed in what may be the deadliest flooding in modern Spanish history, as torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said. A year of rainfall in a day Spain's national weather service said it rained more in eight hours in Valencia than it had in the …

Unprecedented Flooding in Spain: A Sea of Destruction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unprecedented Flooding in Spain: A Sea of Destruction

CNN  

Spain is hit by a deadly flood that has caused widespread devastation, with parts of the country looking like an inland sea from space. The floods have caused at least 205 deaths and left hundreds missing. Satellite imagery shows the extent of the flooding, with parts of the area now looking like an extension of the Balearic Sea. The floodwaters …

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people

NPR  

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people toggle caption Alberto Saiz/AP BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain — Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as people tried to salvage what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the …

Deadly Floods Devastate Spain, With Death Toll Exceeding 95
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Floods Devastate Spain, With Death Toll Exceeding 95

CNN  

Spain is hit by its worst floods in decades, with at least 95 people killed and dozens more missing. The heavy rainfall, which began on Tuesday and has caused flash flooding in the country's southern and eastern regions, has caused rivers to burst their banks and left thousands without power or running water. Valencia, the worst-struck region, has seen its …

Tornado de lluvia deja 95 muertos en España
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tornado de lluvia deja 95 muertos en España

China Daily  

At least 95 people have been killed in flooding across Spain's Valencia and neighboring provinces due to heavy rains. The heavy rainfall, totaling over 400 liters per square meter, flooded parts of Valencia and the provinces of Albacete and Cuenca within just a few hours between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will visit the affected …

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