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
2 months, 1 week 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 streets in Valencia into rivers and left hundreds trapped in their homes Many people in the city have even been forced to climb trees, scale lampposts and sprint desperately to the upper floors of buildings to escape Studies have shown that the Mediterranean region - which is home to more than 510 million people - is warming 20 per cent faster than the global average Studies have shown that the Mediterranean region - which is home to more than 510 million people - is warming 20 per cent faster than the global average. Spain has experienced similar autumn storms in recent years, although nothing has even come close to comparing to the devastation over the last two days Many people in the city have even been forced to climb trees, scale lampposts and sprint desperately to the upper floors of buildings to escape How does climate change increase rain? However, nothing has even come close to comparing to the devastation over the last two days It is the worst flood-related catastrophe in Spain since 1996, when 87 people died and 180 were injured in a flash flood near Biesca in the Pyrenees 'This is something that will be analysed and these very destructive or very violent cases, then give rise to many studies that are done in academic and research fields.

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

The Independent  

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Spain’s monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

How the World Can Cope Better With Extreme Rainfall and Flooding
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
1 month, 3 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” …

New Storms And Flooding Threaten Spain Again
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 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 …

Fresh storms in Spain deluge streets, forcing schools to close and residents to flee homes
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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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2 months 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
2 months ago

Flash-flooding hits Spain’s northeast

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Spain’s catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
2 months ago

Spain’s catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage

Associated Press  

MADRID — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain last week triggered flash floods that submerged entire communities and killed scores of people. Here’s a look at Spain’s deadliest natural disaster of the century, by the numbers: At least 219 people are dead and 93 missing The historic floods caused 219 deaths, 211 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Floods hit Barcelona as rescue work continues in Valencia region
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2 months 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
2 months 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?
2 months 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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2 months ago

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
2 months 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 week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget
2 months 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 …

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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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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2 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Satellite images reveal the extent of Spain's catastrophic floods
2 months, 1 week 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, …

See Valencia's catastrophic floods from SPACE: Shocking satellite images reveal the true extent of one of Spain's deadliest natural disasters in history
2 months, 1 week ago

See Valencia's catastrophic floods from SPACE: Shocking satellite images reveal the true extent of one of Spain's deadliest natural disasters in history

Daily Mail  

Spain has been left reeling from its deadliest natural disaster in decades as devastating flash floods swept the country's Eastern coast. You can see how the Paiporta bridge was destroyed by the raging waters Satellite imagery taken by the EU's Copernicus satellite programme has revealed the true extent of Valencia's disastrous flooding. In this image taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 …

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
2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists say
2 months, 1 week ago

Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists say

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What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed at least 158 in Spain
2 months, 1 week ago

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

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Graphic shows how conditions over Valencia were ideal for storm system
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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,” …

Deadly Spanish Floods: At least 95 Killed After Torrential Rain Hits Eastern Region
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2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people
2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Deadly Floods Rock Spain, With 95 Dead in Three Decades
2 months, 1 week 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 …

I'm a British expat living in Valencia - everyone was out picking up children from school when the floods started sweeping through... It's so sad
2 months, 1 week ago

I'm a British expat living in Valencia - everyone was out picking up children from school when the floods started sweeping through... It's so sad

Daily Mail  

Have YOU been impacted by the floods? Email: [email protected] Dozens of mangles cars are piled up in a street south of Valencia A Civil Protection member carries a child in a street covered in mud in a flooded area in Picanya A man walks through a debris-covered street after flash floods hit the region on October 30, 2024 Residents walk …

Unusually Intense Flooding in Spain: Two Climate Change Theories Loom
2 months, 1 week ago

Unusually Intense Flooding in Spain: Two Climate Change Theories Loom

Associated Press  

Spain is experiencing another devastating flood due to a combination of climate change and the unusual weather patterns affecting the region. At least 95 people have been killed in the flooding, with an ocean-based flood causing a flash drought in the United States. Scientists are exploring the potential connections between climate change and the recent floods, with some suggesting that …

More than 90 dead after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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At least 62 Dead in Spain Flash Floods, With Hundreds Trapped on Motorways
2 months, 1 week ago

At least 62 Dead in Spain Flash Floods, With Hundreds Trapped on Motorways

ABP News  

At least 62 people have been killed and hundreds trapped as flash floods bring Valencia to a standstill. Heavy rain and fierce winds have caused widespread flooding, leaving roads and towns submerged under water. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency services working tirelessly to save people trapped in floodwaters. The death toll appears to be the worst in Europe since …

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