How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain’s Valencia Region
Nearly 16 inches of rain fell, but experts say the need for infrastructure improvements was well understood in the region.
Why flooding in Spain has been so deadly – and why it could happen again
Almost a year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours in the worst-affected part of Valencia this week. It was triggered by a phenomenon called DANA.
How Spain's deadly floods were driven by the Mediterranean's rising temperatures
In the words of one meteorologist, the Mediterranean is acting like a "petrol can" - the water vapour feeding the devastating record-breaking rain. | ITV National News
Expert discusses the flooding in Spain that has left over 200 dead
Geography & Environmental Sciences expert Ed Rollason, of Northumbria University, discusses the flooding in Spain that has left at least 200 dead and evaluates preventative measures for the future
Spain sends thousands more troops to flood-hit region
Spain will deploy 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 211 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday.
Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding
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.
Accusations fly in Spain over who is to blame for flood disaster
A week after flash floods hit eastern Spain, recriminations are flying over who was to blame for the country’s worst natural disaster in living memory amid angry scenes on the part of those affected.
Spain: Rescuers work in the area affected by unprecedented floods in Spain
November 05, 2024 In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses.
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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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What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon?
Deadly and destructive flooding in the Valencia region of Spain was caused by a 'DANA' last week. But what exactly is a DANA, how is it different from a storm and are they becoming more common?
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British pensioner survived Spain floods by floating on a mattress with his dogs
MADRID – A British pensioner escaped with his life in the Valencia floods because the force of the water stopped him from ...
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Did Spain's flood warning come too late?
Valencia's high flood death toll raises questions about Spain's warning system and how one of the world's most developed ...
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Spain devastated by severe floods as death toll rises to 63
Rainstorms on Tuesday caused flooding in a wide swath of southern and eastern Spain, stretching from Malaga to Valencia.
At least 95 killed and dozens missing in Spain’s flash floods
At least 95 people have been killed by severe flash floods in Spain, according to authorities on Wednesday, as emergency ...
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Spain sends thousands more troops to flood zone
Spain is deploying 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 211 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday.
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Spain's worst floods in a century hit Valencia region, killing at least 158 people and leaving others missing
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid ...