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.
Flash Floods in Spain Leave at Least 95 Dead
About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.
Spain’s deadly floods
More than 1,000 are estimated to have died in this year’s floods in west and central Africa. This tragedy is, however, a particular reminder to politicians in Europe that climate preparedness is a pressing issue on the continent as well,
Storms lash Spain amid flood recovery
The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed at least 217 people, mostly near Valencia, dumped rain on Barcelona on Monday, prompting authorities to suspend commuter rail service.
An Angry Spain, Still Reeling From Floods, Faces More Rain
Emergency workers continued the search for victims of last week’s flash floods, while a national debate raged over who was to blame for the catastrophe.
Counting the costs of Spain’s devastating floods
Authorities in Valencia, Spain are now facing the massive task of reconstructing key roads and tunnels.
Spain dreads more flood deaths on day six of rescue
Thousands of rescuers pumped water from submerged buildings, churned through muddy streets and cleared debris on Monday as Spain braced for more deaths from its worst floods in decades.
3 developments in Spain after last week’s devastating floods
Since deadly flooding hit Spain last Wednesday, people have thrown objects at government officials and continuing heavy rains hamper the country’s rail service and other transportation.
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