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What to know about unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

Spain’s Consortium for Insurance, a public-private entity that pays insurance claims for extreme risks like floods, said on Tuesday that it had received 21,000 claims of home insurance, 12,000 for business properties, and 44,000 for motor vehicles for flood damage. Those numbers are expected to grow.

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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disaster in living memory amid angry scenes on the part of those affected.An initial image of cross-party unity has been replaced by disputes over which institutions had jurisdiction in the disaster areas where at least 218 people lost their lives.

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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.

Spain Approves 10.6 Billion-Euro Relief Package

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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 disaster in the country’s modern history.

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Economic impact of floods in Spain could rise to over 10 billion euros

By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Damages to businesses in towns hit by floods in eastern Spain could rise to over 10 billion euros, with banks loan exposure to the area worth alone around 20 billion euros ($21.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Spain Approves 10.6 Billion-Euro Relief Package After Devastating Floods

Spain’s central government approved a 10.6-billion-euro relief package for 78 communities on Tuesday that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez compared to measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

New weather warnings issued in areas in Spain as prime minister warns devastation from flooding is ‘not finished’ ...

Counting the cost of Spain's hellish floods, the government pledged $11B, local officials want $34B

Spain's Valencia province was hit hard by floods last week. The government has pledged $11 billion to help it recover, but ...

Death toll tops 200 in Spain's deadliest modern-day natural disaster

Spain’s government reports more than 200 dead and dozens still missing following the deadliest flash floods in that country’s ...

What to know about the floods in Spain that have killed at least 95 people

Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 ...

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A Week After Spain’s Catastrophic Floods, Families Hold Out Hope That Loved Ones Are Not Among the Dead

Authorities are worried about other health problems caused by the aftermath of the deadliest natural disaster in ...

Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials

A crowd of enraged flood survivors pelted the Spanish royal couple with mud and rocks during their first visit to the center ...

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What is DANA, the weather system that brought Spain a year's worth of rain in one day and its worst natural disaster in modern history?

Spain's flash floods were caused by a destructive weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain ...

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‘Incalculable’ bill awaits Spain after historic floods

As the areas around Valencia continue tthe search and cleanup, estimates for repairs are trending toward $11 billion.

Spain’s royals face brunt of growing public anger at politicians over flooding disaster

With the flooding having killed more than 200 people, the anger over the perceived lack of warning and slow response erupted into chants of ‘murderer’ and mud-slinging at the Spanish king and queen.

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