The week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget
4 months, 4 weeks ago

The week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget

NPR  

The week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget toggle caption Manaure Quintero/AFP via Getty Images SEVILLE, Spain — Last weekend a remarkable scene played out in Paiporta, a town of about 25,000 and a suburb of the metropolis of Valencia on Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coastline. toggle caption Manaure Quintero/AFP via Getty Images The genuine growing anger of survivors Javier Ruiz Martinez is a reporter for the Spanish radio network Cadena SER. Amaia said she was on the ground on Saturday, and she said when she arrived at the town of Benetússer she saw no firefighters, no trucks, no soldiers: “You realize that no official help has been there yet.” toggle caption Manaure Quintero/AFP via Getty Images A natural disaster becomes political The government has deployed thousands of troops, police officers, civil guard, and firefighters to the area. Sponsor Message “The slogan that is being used in the social networks, and the networks of solidarity, is ‘El pueblo salva al pueblo’.” “The people will save the people,” Amaia said.

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Spain Braces for Next Storm After Floods Kill Three People
1 week, 6 days ago

Spain Braces for Next Storm After Floods Kill Three People

Live Mint  

-- Spain is bracing for another round of torrential rains after flooding forced home evacuations, washed away cars and killed at least three people this week in the southern region of Andalusia. Authorities in Spain and Portugal issued amber alerts for northern areas as Martinho — the fourth storm this month — hit the region. In just two weeks, three …

Now Spanish mainland is hammered by floods with 'worst yet to come' as videos show roads transformed into raging rivers near tourist hotspots after Canary Islands was hit by record rainfall
4 weeks ago

Now Spanish mainland is hammered by floods with 'worst yet to come' as videos show roads transformed into raging rivers near tourist hotspots after Canary Islands was hit by record rainfall

Daily Mail  

Spain is being hammered by severe flooding, with meteorologists warning that the worst is yet to come. In Castellón, on Spain's mainland, as much as 254 litres of rain fell on every square metre of some towns since Monday. Spain is being hammered by severe flooding, with meteorologists warning that the worst is yet to come In Castellón as much …

Thousands rally against leader of flood-hit Spain region
1 month ago

Thousands rally against leader of flood-hit Spain region

Hindustan Times  

Thousands rallied in the Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday in the latest protest demanding regional leader Carlos Mazon's resignation over his handling of October's deadly floods. Thousands rally against leader of flood-hit Spain region Anger and grief are still raw four months after the European country's worst natural disaster in decades killed 232 people, including 224 in the eastern …

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech
3 months, 1 week ago

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

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. Read our privacy policy Spanish King Felipe VI used …

Spain’s monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech
3 months, 1 week ago

Spain’s monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to remember the victims of the catastrophic Valencia flash floods, and urged the country to remain calm while addressing hot-button issues such as immigration and housing affordability. In a pre-recorded speech that usually reviews the year’s most relevant issues, Felipe said Spain “must never forget the pain and …

Regional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignation
4 months ago

Regional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignation

Associated Press  

VALENCIA, Spain — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched on Saturday in the streets of Valencia a month after devastating floods to demand the resignation of the regional officials who bungled the emergency response. The protest was the second major march of its kind asking for Valencia regional president Carlos Mazón to step down. Many citizens and flood survivors are …

Spain’s royals return to flood disaster zone for 1st time since being pelted by mud
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain’s royals return to flood disaster zone for 1st time since being pelted by mud

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. Read our privacy policy Spain’s royal couple returned Tuesday …

Spain royals to visit flood epicenter after chaotic trip: media
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain royals to visit flood epicenter after chaotic trip: media

Raw Story  

Spain's King Felipe VI said Tuesday he and his wife Queen Letizia will next week return to the epicenter of the country's catastrophic floods, where survivors heckled and hurled mud at them during their last visit. "We do not yet have the date or the itinerary, but yes it will take place," the king told reporters during a visit to …

Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish regional leader facing immense pressure for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month defied calls to step down Friday, but conceded that authorities made mistakes in their response to the disaster. Carlos Mazón of the conservative Popular Party addressed regional lawmakers in Valencia more than two weeks later, saying he would “not deny failings” …

Valencia chief rejects calls to resign over handling of ‘monstrous’ Spain floods
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Valencia chief rejects calls to resign over handling of ‘monstrous’ Spain floods

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. Read our privacy policy The leader of Spain's Valencia …

‘I feel anger’: Spain braces for more storms after deadly flash floods
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

The Take: After deadly floods, Spain faces a political storm
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Take: After deadly floods, Spain faces a political storm

Al Jazeera  

Public outrage mounts in Valencia as shock from deadly floods gives way to protests demanding accountability. The deadly floods in Spain have revealed a deeper crisis as public outrage grows over government mismanagement in Valencia. With mud-slinging at the king and queen, protesters demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazon, and now thousands evacuated in Malaga, how will authorities …

Fresh storms in Spain deluge streets, forcing schools to close and residents to flee homes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Anger grows over Valencia chief’s long lunch on day of floods
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anger grows over Valencia chief’s long lunch on day of floods

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. Read our privacy policy On the day that catastrophic …

Thousands protest in Spain's Valencia demanding resignation of regional leader over poor response to floods
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Spain's Valencia demanding resignation of regional leader over poor response to floods

Firstpost  

‘Our hands stained with mud, yours with blood,’ chant thousands of protesters who held demonstrations in Spain’s Valencia. The protesters demanded the resignation of the regional President Carlos Mazón Volunteers help firefighters remove mud from a basement, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Alfafar, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024. File Image/Reuters Thousands of Spaniards took …

Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response

Associated Press  

VALENCIA, Spain — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods that left more than 200 dead and others missing. Regional leader Carlos Mazón is under immense pressure after his administration failed to issue flood …

Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong.
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4 months, 3 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 …

Thousands protest in Spain’s Valencia over handling of deadly floods
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Spain’s Valencia over handling of deadly floods

Al Jazeera  

About 80 people are still missing and people are angry at the government after the deadliest deluge in decades. Thousands of people have demonstrated in Spain’s eastern city of Valencia to protest the authorities’ handling of one of Europe’s deadliest natural disasters in decades and call for accountability. But Spain’s weather agency issued a red alert, the highest level of …

Flash-flooding hits Spain’s northeast
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Flash-flooding hits Spain’s northeast

The Independent  

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Spain floods mapped: Where are weather alerts in force as death toll hits 217?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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How Spain’s ‘catastrophic’ floods led to over 200 deaths - explained through pictures
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people
4 months, 4 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 …

Angry crowds throw mud and hurl insults at King of Spain as search continues for flood victims
4 months, 4 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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5 months 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 …

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

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

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. Read our privacy policy The death toll after flash …

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
5 months 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Spain searches for bodies after flood of the century claims at least 95 lives
5 months ago

Spain searches for bodies after flood of the century claims at least 95 lives

The Independent  

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

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people
5 months 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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5 months 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 …

Deadly Floods Rock Spain, With 95 Dead in Three Decades
5 months ago

Deadly Floods Rock Spain, With 95 Dead in Three Decades

Firstpost  

Spain witnesses deadliest floods in three decades, with at least 95 people losing their lives in eastern, central and southern Spain. The deadly floods have caused widespread damage, cutting off roads and railway lines in the regions. Search operations are underway for several missing people. The government has called for unity, solidarity and vigilance, urging residents to stay clear of …

More than 90 dead after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
5 months ago

More than 90 dead after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain

The Independent  

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Why Valencia's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame climate change for the torrential rains that sparked one of Spain's worst-ever natural disasters
5 months ago

Why Valencia's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame climate change for the torrential rains that sparked one of Spain's worst-ever natural disasters

Daily Mail  

Spain is in the midst of one of its worst-ever natural disasters, with horrendous flash floods sweeping large parts of the country. The floods turned streets in Valencia into rivers and left hundreds trapped in their homes, with many even forced to climb trees, scale lampposts and sprint desperately to the upper floors of buildings to escape. The floods turned …

Spain is hit by 'catastrophic' flood horror: Scores dead in Valencia after sudden flash floods trapped families, swept a baby to its death, forced people to cling for dear life to trees and leave hund
5 months ago

Spain is hit by 'catastrophic' flood horror: Scores dead in Valencia after sudden flash floods trapped families, swept a baby to its death, forced people to cling for dear life to trees and leave hund

Daily Mail  

The full horror of the devastating storms that lashed large parts of Spain yesterday has begun to emerge this morning as police confirmed they had recovered 13 bodies overnight in the province of Valencia alone. The adverse weather is amongst the most extreme faced by the country in recent years Men run next to a car covered with mud on …

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
5 months ago

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

LA Times  

A woman looks out from her balcony as vehicles are trapped in the street during flooding in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday. Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory. Spain’s national weather service said it rained …

Spanish government declares three days of mourning after dozens killed in flash flooding disaster
5 months ago

Spanish government declares three days of mourning after dozens killed in flash flooding disaster

ABC  

The Spanish government has declared the nation will mark three days of mourning in tribute to the victims of the worst flooding disaster to hit Spain in almost three decades. At least 95 people died in flash flooding that impacted parts of south-eastern Spain after torrential rains on Tuesday which left roads and towns inundated, according to local authorities. Recovery …

Flood alerts for Benidorm and Majorca as half-term weekend begins
6 years, 5 months ago

Flood alerts for Benidorm and Majorca as half-term weekend begins

Daily Mail  

Brits heading to Spain this weekend for the half-term holidays are being warned to brace themselves for a deluge of rain and flooding. Pictured is flood damage in Majorca last week after flash floods The rain and thunderstorms are being caused by a strong warm air conveyor system bringing a large amount of moisture to the region. The Spanish meteorological …

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