Spain’s catastrophic floods have left behind staggering devastation and despair. But the numbers associated with the tragedy can also help grasp the scope of the natural disaster.

Correction: November 4, 2024This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: An earlier version of this article misidentified one of the areas where alerts for heavy rain were issued on Monday.

Spain is still reeling from recent floods in the Valencia region. In some areas, a year’s worth of rain fell in a single day. Sudden torrents raced through towns and cities. Over 200 people are dead.