Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong
By David Latona, Corina Pons, Pietro Lombardi and Aislinn Laing PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) - The water was already knee-high on the ground floor of the hotel where Aitana Puchal had taken refugee when she received a text alert from the regional government of Valencia at 8 pm on Oct.
Spain’s Deadliest Flood In History Leaves Over 200 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Valencian regional authorities reported that the fatalities include 211 in Valencia, two in Castilla La Mancha, and one in Andalusia. This disaster has been marked Europe’s most severe flood-related catastrophe since 1967 when floods in Portugal resulted in over 500 deaths.
IN PICTURES: Remembering Spain’s most catastrophic floods as this week’s Valencia disaster goes down in history
VALENCIA is ground zero for the worst natural disaster to hit Spain in a century, claiming at least 95 lives. But it is certainly not the first time that
At least 211 dead, areas still isolated after Spain’s worst natural disaster in recent history
An intense storm system triggered devastating floods on Tuesday, hitting the province of Valencia the hardest. On Saturday, Sanchez acknowledged that some areas remain isolated, with homes and garages still blocked and dozens of people still missing.
Missing Romanian citizen found dead after flood in eastern Spain
Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) confirmed on November 1 that according to information provided by Spanish authorities, one person on the list of missing Romanian citizens has been found dead following the flood in the Valencia region of Spain.
Thousands protest over handling of Spanish flood disaster
Protesters filled the streets of Valencia to demand accountability for the handling of catastrophic floods that have claimed more than 200 people.
Spaniards protest over handling of flood disaster
By Graham Keeley VALENCIA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday over regional authorities' handling of devastating floods that killed more than 220 people in one of Europe's worst natural disasters for decades.
Tens Of Thousands March In Spain Over Handling Of Deadly Floods
Tens of thousands of people marched Saturday in Valencia to voice their anger at the authorities' handling of deadly floods.
Protests erupt in Spain after deadly floods
Thousands of people demonstrated in Valencia. The protests are a response to the way regional authorities have handled the devastating floods, reports Reuters. In the latest demonstration over the floods,
Spanish communities grapple with deadly aftermath of historic floods
The Spanish are continuing to deal with the aftermath of a tragic flood that struck the southeastern regions at the end of October. The most significant flood in a decade claimed the lives of 223 people.
Thousands evacuated in Spain as residents cover cars in plastic wrap - just two weeks after floods killed 220
Spain's national weather service has issued alerts for strong or torrential rains along much of its Mediterranean coast as ...
At least 155 people were killed in devastating flash floods in Spain
A year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours around Valencia, Spain’s third most populous city, fueling the worst natural ...
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Americans just lived through one of the driest months in history. A big change is on the way
One of the driest months in United States history is coming to a close and the consequences are coming into focus.
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia to visit Valencia after floods kill 200 people as rescue missions continue in bid to find thousands who are still missing amid 'worst natural ...
Describing 'the worst natural disaster in the recent history of our country,' Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said it was the second deadliest flood in Europe this century. The government had ...
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Spain floods: How a 1950s river diversion prevented bigger catastrophe in 2024
Diversion of the Túria river, sanctioned after the Great Flood of Valencia in 1957, is believed to have saved the city from ...
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Catastrophic Floods Lead To Largest Military Deployment In Spain’s History
In a historic response to devastating floods that have ravaged parts of Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has authorized ...
Spain floods latest: Deaths soar over 200 in Valencia amid fresh fears of flooding and new rain alert issued
Death toll continues to rise after worst flash floods in three decades sweeps across Spanish region of Valencia ...
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Residents in Spain’s Valencia region reeling from record-breaking floods
People in Valencia, Spain, try to recover after devastating floods swept through their city. The post Residents in Spain’s Valencia region reeling from record-breaking floods appeared first on The ...