What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
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 hit by deadliest floods in decades. Here’s what we know
Spain is reeling from its worst flooding in decades, after a year’s worth of rain fell in just hours this week in the country’s southern and eastern regions.
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.
AP Explains: Deadly floods in Spain while the US faces drought
After deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region, scientists see likely connections to human-caused climate change, because warmer air holds and then dumps more rain.
Is it safe to travel to Spain and should I cancel my holiday after flooding disaster?
As the Foreign Office has not warned against non-essential travel to Spain, there will be no special circumstances in place to be able to cancel a trip for a full refund. The conditions for cancelling your trip will be dependent on your holiday provider, so it’s best to contact them if you’re looking to postpone.
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.
Spain Deploys 14,898 Police Officers, Troops in Areas Hit by Flash Floods
Spain has deployed 14,898 police officers and soldiers in the areas hit by flash floods last week, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Charlie Devereux, editing by Inti Landauro) Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters.
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.
Spain: Aftermath Of Devastating Floods In Valencia 2
More than 200 people have been confirmed dead after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged buildings and trees,
How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours
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What caused deadly floods in Spain? The impact of DANA explained
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Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
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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 ...
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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Tourists in Spain warned of heavy rain, lightning and hail after deadly flash floods
“A further 250-350mm of rain is possible by the weekend in a few ... We will continue to see heavy showers and thunderstorms across parts of Spain through to Saturday, but with increasing area ...
Furious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way
At least 89 people are unaccounted for, the high court of the Valencia region said Tuesday, marking the first time officials have released data on the missing. Those numbers only include cases where ...