People in Spain brace for fresh storms and heavy rains just two weeks after flash floods wreaked havoc in Spain's Valencia and other parts, claiming over 200 lives.

Spain: Heavy Rains Lash Country Two Weeks After Valencia Floods

People in Spain brace for fresh storms and heavy rains just two weeks after flash floods wreaked havoc in Spain's Valencia and other parts, claiming over 200 lives. The flash floods caused widespread destruction, destroying homes and property....Watch in for more details!

Spain Flash Floods: Train Services Come To Halt In Spain's Malaga

People in Spain brace for fresh storms and heavy rains just two weeks after flash floods wreaked havoc in Spain's Valencia and other parts, claiming over 200 lives. Watch in for more details!

Spain Flash Floods: Schools Suspended In Malaga, Valencia And Some Areas Of Catalonia

<p>Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain and flash floods prompted rivers to overflow in Valencia and other parts of Spain killing more than 200 people and destroying homes and property.</p>

<p>Spanish weather forecaster AEMET issued red alerts on Wednesday morning for eastern Tarragona and southern Malaga provinces, saying it expected them to receive as much as 180 millimetres (7.1 inches) of rain within 12 hours that could cause rivers to overflow and generate flash floods.</p>

<p>Orange alerts were issued for Thursday for southern Granada and Valencia's coastal area from Denia to Sagunto, where between 40 and 120 mm (1.6 to 4.7 inches) of rain were projected to fall.</p>

<p>Winds of up to 74 miles per hour (119 kmph) and high seas were predicted for Tarragona, Barcelona and Murcia.</p>

<p>Emergency services in Malaga have moved 3,000 people from homes at high risk of flooding near the Guadalhorce River west of the city, and in other areas asked citizens to seek higher ground.</p>

<p>Fifteen people were evacuated from their homes in Benalmadena when a wall collapsed, emergency services said.</p>

<p>All train services in Malaga province were halted, including the high-speed train between Madrid and Malaga, while Malaga's train station was evacuated due to flooding, national rail infrastructure operator Adif said.</p>

<p>In Malaga's Campanilla district near a tributary of the Guadalhorce River, workers were building a plastic barrier to try to contain the water that sewers could no longer take.</p>

<p>"People are very worried because five years ago the river rose almost one metre above street level. The walls of the school collapsed. Residents' houses were flooded, their basements.. it was a real disaster," resident Miguel Espinosa told Reuters.</p>

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<p>Classes have been suspended in schools in Malaga, Valencia and some municipalities of Catalonia. Two metro lines have been closed or partially closed in Malaga, along with three highways deemed at risk of flash floods.</p>

<p>Juanma Moreno, Andalusia's regional head from the conservative opposition PP party that also runs Valencia region, said prevention was better than cure and his government sent text messages to citizens to alert them.</p>

<p>"I know that the province of Malaga is, to a large extent, paralysed with the measures adopted but the objective of all of us is to minimize the impact (of the storm)," Moreno said.</p>

<p>In Valencia, where the regional government and Red Cross handed out jackets and blankets to prepare those hit by previous floods for the inclement weather, Gandia cargo and passenger port was closed, and the finals of the Billie Jean King tennis tournament in Malaga were postponed to Friday.</p>

<p>Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz and unions reminded workers that they were not legally obliged to go to work if weather conditions made it unsafe for them to do so.</p>

<p>The emergency measures come after fierce criticism, primarily of local authorities but also national government, for their level of preparation for and warnings to citizens about the October&nbsp;29 storm and resulting floods.</p>

<p>The autumnal storm system blighting Spain is known locally as DANA - a high-altitude isolated depression - in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain clouds, a pattern believed to be growing more frequent due to climate change.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Spain Flood: Spain Announces New Aid For Valencia Floods</strong></p>

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<p>In Valencia, the impact of the rain could be severe because of the significant quantities of mud already on the ground and because of the condition of the sewage system, Rosa Tauris, a spokesperson for its emergency committee, told reporters on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Many municipalities in flood-hit areas cancelled all non-essential activities, told citizens to work from home and follow emergency services' updates, as well as asking volunteers to suspend clean-up operations and piling up sandbags for extra protection.</p>

<p>The coming storms also obliged the suspension of rescue efforts by teams still searching for missing people off the coast of Valencia, Spain's maritime rescue service said.</p>

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Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain and flash floods prompted rivers to overflow in Valencia and other parts of Spain killing more than 200 people and destroying homes and property.

Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain and flash floods prompted rivers to overflow in Valencia and other parts of Spain killing more than 200 people and destroying homes and property. Spanish weather forecaster AEMET issued red alerts on Wednesday morning for eastern Tarragona and southern Malaga provinces, saying it expected them to receive as much as 180 millimetres (7.1 inches) of rain within 12 hours that could cause rivers to overflow and generate flash floods. Orange alerts were issued for Thursday for southern Granada and Valencia's coastal area from Denia to Sagunto, where between 40 and 120 mm (1.6 to 4.7 inches) of rain were projected to fall. Winds of up to 74 miles per hour (119 kmph) and high seas were predicted for Tarragona, Barcelona and Murcia. Emergency services in Malaga have moved 3,000 people from homes at high risk of flooding near the Guadalhorce River west of the city, and in other areas asked citizens to seek higher ground. Fifteen people were evacuated from their homes in Benalmadena when a wall collapsed, emergency services said. All train services in Malaga province were halted, including the high-speed train between Madrid and Malaga, while Malaga's train station was evacuated due to flooding, national rail infrastructure operator Adif said. In Malaga's Campanilla district near a tributary of the Guadalhorce River, workers were building a plastic barrier to try to contain the water that sewers could no longer take. "People are very worried because five years ago the river rose almost one metre above street level. The walls of the school collapsed. Residents' houses were flooded, their basements.. it was a real disaster," resident Miguel Espinosa told Reuters. Also read: Spain floods: Protesters demand resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response Classes have been suspended in schools in Malaga, Valencia and some municipalities of Catalonia. Two metro lines have been closed or partially closed in Malaga, along with three highways deemed at risk of flash floods. Juanma Moreno, Andalusia's regional head from the conservative opposition PP party that also runs Valencia region, said prevention was better than cure and his government sent text messages to citizens to alert them. "I know that the province of Malaga is, to a large extent, paralysed with the measures adopted but the objective of all of us is to minimize the impact (of the storm)," Moreno said. In Valencia, where the regional government and Red Cross handed out jackets and blankets to prepare those hit by previous floods for the inclement weather, Gandia cargo and passenger port was closed, and the finals of the Billie Jean King tennis tournament in Malaga were postponed to Friday. Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz and unions reminded workers that they were not legally obliged to go to work if weather conditions made it unsafe for them to do so. The emergency measures come after fierce criticism, primarily of local authorities but also national government, for their level of preparation for and warnings to citizens about the October 29 storm and resulting floods. The autumnal storm system blighting Spain is known locally as DANA - a high-altitude isolated depression - in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain clouds, a pattern believed to be growing more frequent due to climate change. Watch: Spain Flood: Spain Announces New Aid For Valencia Floods × In Valencia, the impact of the rain could be severe because of the significant quantities of mud already on the ground and because of the condition of the sewage system, Rosa Tauris, a spokesperson for its emergency committee, told reporters on Tuesday. Many municipalities in flood-hit areas cancelled all non-essential activities, told citizens to work from home and follow emergency services' updates, as well as asking volunteers to suspend clean-up operations and piling up sandbags for extra protection. The coming storms also obliged the suspension of rescue efforts by teams still searching for missing people off the coast of Valencia, Spain's maritime rescue service said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Schools shut, red alert issued as Spain braces for another storm following Valencia disaster

Tens of thousands of people in the Spanish city of Valencia launched a protest on Saturday (Nov 9) over the regional authorities' handling of the devastating floods. The death toll due to the floods in Spain has climbed to more than 200 and nearly 80 people are still missing.

Spain Floods: Thousands Protest In Valencia, Demanding Carlos Mazon's Resignation

South-eastern Spain is still battling with the aftermath of one of the deadliest floodings to hit the country in its modern history. At least 219 people were killed in the devastating floods and over 93 people are still listed as missing after over a week.

Spain Recovers From Deadliest Floods in Modern History

The Spanish civil guard maritime service are still patrolling the coasts of Valencia, Days after the devastating flash floods killed at least 217 people in eastern Spain. Spanish authorities say that 89 people are confirmed to be missing one week after the catastrophic floods in the eastern Valencia region...

Spain Floods: Sea Search & Rescue Operation Still Ongoing

<p>At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims.</p>

<p>The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members that have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the Superior Court of Justice of Valencia Region said in a statement. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered.</p>

<p>More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping away cars and bridges and flooding properties and underground car parks.</p>

<p>"There are still missing persons to be located, homes and businesses destroyed, buried under the mud and many people suffering severe shortages," Sanchez said in a press conference in Madrid earlier on Tuesday. "We have to keep working."</p>

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<p>At least 217 people died in Valencia, Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, but only 133 have been identified so far.</p>

<p>The court said coroners had performed 195 autopsies and that 62 bodies were still pending identification. Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing to provide DNA samples to identify bodies.</p>

<p>A research vessel from the national scientific body CSIC will reach Valencia on Nov. 9 to help in the search efforts, the Science Ministry said on Tuesday. The vessel has technology to obtain detailed images of the seafloor and explore hard-to-reach areas, it said. There have been suggestions that some of the missing people could have been swept down rivers and out to sea.</p>

<p>The aid will include 838 million euros in direct cash to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster and 5 billion euros of state-guaranteed loans. The national government will finance 100% of the clean-up costs incurred by local governments and half of the repairs to infrastructure, Sanchez said.</p>

<p>More than 100,000 cars were damaged by the floods, Sonia Luque, coordinator of the Network of Road Assistance Companies (REAC), said, while damages to businesses in towns hit by floods could rise to over 10 billion euros.</p>

<h2><strong>'IT'S A TSUNAMI'</strong></h2>

<p>Hector, a police inspector speaking in Paiporta, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods, said he had experienced plenty of flooding in nearby Alicante but nothing like this.</p>

<p>"This isn't a flash flood - it's a tsunami," Hector, who declined to give his last name, said.</p>

<p>In the face of criticism and anger at the slow response to the disaster, Sanchez said the government had deployed nearly 15,000 police and military to help clear flood-affected areas, along with hundreds of forestry officials, forensic scientists, customs agents and heavy machinery to clear roads and rubble.</p>

<p>Defending the government's response, Sanchez said he had not called a state of emergency, which would have given Madrid control of the crisis, because it would have been less efficient.</p>

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<p>He said personnel had been ready to be deployed from the first minute but had required the approval of the regional government run by the conservative People's Party.</p>

<p>Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazon said on Monday the delay in warning people was caused by the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar (CHJ), which measures the flow of rivers and ravines for the state, cancelling a planned alert three times.</p>

<p>The CHJ fired back that it does not issue flood risk alerts, which are the responsibility of Spain's regional governments.</p>

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At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.

At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims. The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members that have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the Superior Court of Justice of Valencia Region said in a statement. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered. More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping away cars and bridges and flooding properties and underground car parks. "There are still missing persons to be located, homes and businesses destroyed, buried under the mud and many people suffering severe shortages," Sanchez said in a press conference in Madrid earlier on Tuesday. "We have to keep working." Also Read | LIVE | US Election 2024: Trump-101, Harris-71, early predictions show At least 217 people died in Valencia, Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, but only 133 have been identified so far. The court said coroners had performed 195 autopsies and that 62 bodies were still pending identification. Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing to provide DNA samples to identify bodies. A research vessel from the national scientific body CSIC will reach Valencia on Nov. 9 to help in the search efforts, the Science Ministry said on Tuesday. The vessel has technology to obtain detailed images of the seafloor and explore hard-to-reach areas, it said. There have been suggestions that some of the missing people could have been swept down rivers and out to sea. The aid will include 838 million euros in direct cash to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster and 5 billion euros of state-guaranteed loans. The national government will finance 100% of the clean-up costs incurred by local governments and half of the repairs to infrastructure, Sanchez said. More than 100,000 cars were damaged by the floods, Sonia Luque, coordinator of the Network of Road Assistance Companies (REAC), said, while damages to businesses in towns hit by floods could rise to over 10 billion euros. 'IT'S A TSUNAMI' Hector, a police inspector speaking in Paiporta, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods, said he had experienced plenty of flooding in nearby Alicante but nothing like this. "This isn't a flash flood - it's a tsunami," Hector, who declined to give his last name, said. In the face of criticism and anger at the slow response to the disaster, Sanchez said the government had deployed nearly 15,000 police and military to help clear flood-affected areas, along with hundreds of forestry officials, forensic scientists, customs agents and heavy machinery to clear roads and rubble. Defending the government's response, Sanchez said he had not called a state of emergency, which would have given Madrid control of the crisis, because it would have been less efficient. Also Read | Florida abortion ballot measure falls flat in a major win for Gov Ron DeSantis He said personnel had been ready to be deployed from the first minute but had required the approval of the regional government run by the conservative People's Party. Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazon said on Monday the delay in warning people was caused by the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar (CHJ), which measures the flow of rivers and ravines for the state, cancelling a planned alert three times. The CHJ fired back that it does not issue flood risk alerts, which are the responsibility of Spain's regional governments. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Around 89 people remain missing in eastern Spain after deadly floods, Valencia says

Several people have died after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain. Rescue efforts are still underway as dozens of people are unaccounted. Protesters vent anger towards authorities in Spain.

Spain Floods: Citizens Protest Against Government

<p>Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing in deadly floods to provide DNA samples to identify bodies, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims.</p>

<p>More than 200 people died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping away cars and bridges and flooding properties and underground car parks.</p>

<p>"There are still missing persons to be located, homes and businesses destroyed, buried under the mud and many people suffering severe shortages," Sanchez said in a press conference in Madrid. "We have to keep working."</p>

<p>The government has declined to say how many people are missing almost a week on from the disaster. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said only that it was a "significant number" and that in the absence of clear information, it was "best not to specify".</p>

<p>At least 217 people died in Valencia, Castile La Mancha and Andalusia, but only 111 have been identified so far.</p>

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<p>The aid will include 838 million euros in direct cash handouts to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster and 5 billion euros of state-guaranteed loans, while the national government will finance 100% of the clean-up costs incurred by local governments and half of the repair to infrastructure, Sanchez said.</p>

<p>More than 100,000 cars were damaged by the floods, Sonia Luque, coordinator of the Network of Road Assistance Companies (REAC), said.</p>

<h2><strong>'It's a tsunami'</strong></h2>

<p>Hector, a police inspector speaking in Paiporta, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods, said he had experienced plenty of flooding in nearby Alicante but nothing like this.</p>

<p>"This isn't a flash flood - it's a tsunami," Hector, who declined to give his last name, said.</p>

<p>In the face of criticism and anger at the slow response to the disaster, Sanchez said the government had deployed nearly 15,000 police and military to help clear flood-affected areas, along with hundreds of forestry officials, forensic scientists, customs agents and heavy machinery to clear roads and rubble.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Spain Floods: Citizens Protest Against Government</strong></p>

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<p>Defending the government's response, Sanchez said he had not called a state of emergency, which would have given Madrid control of the crisis, because it would have been less efficient.</p>

<p>He said personnel had been ready to be deployed from the first minute but had required the approval of the regional government run by the conservative People's Party.</p>

<p>Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazon said on Monday the delay in warning people was caused by the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar (CHJ), which measures the flow of rivers and ravines for the state, cancelling a planned alert three times.</p>

<p>The CHJ fired back that it does not issue flood risk alerts, which are the responsibility of Spain's regional governments. ($1 = 0.9175 euros)</p>

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Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing in deadly floods to provide DNA samples to identify bodies, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.

Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing in deadly floods to provide DNA samples to identify bodies, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims. More than 200 people died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping away cars and bridges and flooding properties and underground car parks. "There are still missing persons to be located, homes and businesses destroyed, buried under the mud and many people suffering severe shortages," Sanchez said in a press conference in Madrid. "We have to keep working." The government has declined to say how many people are missing almost a week on from the disaster. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said only that it was a "significant number" and that in the absence of clear information, it was "best not to specify". At least 217 people died in Valencia, Castile La Mancha and Andalusia, but only 111 have been identified so far. Also read: Barcelona on 'flooding red alert' as airports inundated, 50 flights cancelled: Watch The aid will include 838 million euros in direct cash handouts to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster and 5 billion euros of state-guaranteed loans, while the national government will finance 100% of the clean-up costs incurred by local governments and half of the repair to infrastructure, Sanchez said. More than 100,000 cars were damaged by the floods, Sonia Luque, coordinator of the Network of Road Assistance Companies (REAC), said. 'It's a tsunami' Hector, a police inspector speaking in Paiporta, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods, said he had experienced plenty of flooding in nearby Alicante but nothing like this. "This isn't a flash flood - it's a tsunami," Hector, who declined to give his last name, said. In the face of criticism and anger at the slow response to the disaster, Sanchez said the government had deployed nearly 15,000 police and military to help clear flood-affected areas, along with hundreds of forestry officials, forensic scientists, customs agents and heavy machinery to clear roads and rubble. Watch | Spain Floods: Citizens Protest Against Government × Defending the government's response, Sanchez said he had not called a state of emergency, which would have given Madrid control of the crisis, because it would have been less efficient. He said personnel had been ready to be deployed from the first minute but had required the approval of the regional government run by the conservative People's Party. Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazon said on Monday the delay in warning people was caused by the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar (CHJ), which measures the flow of rivers and ravines for the state, cancelling a planned alert three times. The CHJ fired back that it does not issue flood risk alerts, which are the responsibility of Spain's regional governments. ($1 = 0.9175 euros) Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Spain approves 10.6 billion euro relief package as 200 people die in devastating floods

Furious locals hurled mud at Spain's King and Queen, expressing their anger over what they believe was poor handling by the authorities of the flooding in the country. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Spain Floods: Angry Locals Hurl Mud at Spain's King and Queen

A crowd of enraged locals hurled clots of mud left by storm-spawned flooding at the Spanish royal couple, during their first visit to the epicenter of their nation's deadliest natural disaster in living memory. Spanish fury has been unleashed against a state that appears overwhelmed and unable to meet the needs of people used to living under an effective government.

Spain's King Visited a Suburb In Valencia Badly Hit by Floods

Several people have died after torrential rain caused flash floods in Spain. It is said to be Spain's worst flood in decades. Watch this report to know more.

Spain Floods: Spain's King & Queen Visit Valencia

A crowd of enraged locals hurled clots of mud left by storm-spawned flooding at the Spanish royal couple. During their first visit to the epicenter of their nation's deadliest natural disaster in living memory. Spanish fury has been unleashed against a state that appears overwhelmed and unable to meet the needs of people used to living under an effective government.

Spain's King Felipe And Queen Letizia Visit Flood-Hit Areas

Floods In Spain Claim At Least 214 Lives

<p>A visit of the royals to a flood-hit town in Spain, which was aimed at connecting with the people and understanding their problems, took an abrupt turn after King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced mud-pelting by an angry crowd on Sunday (Nov. 3).</p>

<p>The king and queen were hit by mud in their faces, and their clothes were also spoilt as the royal couple tried speaking to angry locals who kept on calling them "murderers" and using other insulting words in the badly affected town of Paiporta, Valencia.</p>

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<p>The ire of the crowd was mostly directed towards Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Valencia region's head, Carlos Mazon. Some of those in the crowd were also heard shouting, "Mazon resign! How many deaths?! Out!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The town of Paiporta is one of the most affected regions by the floods, in which more than 200 people have been killed. The royal couple was accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other officials.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Worst flood in history hits Spain</strong></h2>

<p>The hopes of finding any survivors declined as one of the worst floods in the history of the country wrecked infrastructure and towns.</p>

<p>Most of the deaths were reported from the Valencia region as thousands of security and emergency services frantically worked to remove mud and debris in search of the bodies.</p>

<p>Describing "the worst natural disaster in the recent history of our country," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that it was Europe's second deadliest flood in this century.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;What Caused The Deadly Floods In Spain?</strong></p>

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<p>"I am aware the response is not enough, there are problems and severe shortages... towns buried by mud, desperate people searching for their relatives... we have to improve," said Sanchez.</p>

<p>Authorities, which include Mazon, have faced criticism over failed warning systems days before the floods, and some people also complained that the response to the disaster was very slow.</p>

<p>"Thank you to the people who have come to help us, to all of them, because from the authorities: nothing," said a furious Estrella Caceres, 66, while speaking to AFP.</p>

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A visit of the royals to a flood-hit town in Spain, which was aimed at connecting with the people and understanding their problems, took an abrupt turn after King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced mud-pelting by an angry crowd on Sunday (Nov.

A visit of the royals to a flood-hit town in Spain, which was aimed at connecting with the people and understanding their problems, took an abrupt turn after King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced mud-pelting by an angry crowd on Sunday (Nov. 3). The king and queen were hit by mud in their faces, and their clothes were also spoilt as the royal couple tried speaking to angry locals who kept on calling them "murderers" and using other insulting words in the badly affected town of Paiporta, Valencia. « Assassins ! », « fils de p*te ! », en visite dans la région de Valence, le roi d'Espagne Felipe VI et son épouse ont été visés par des insultes et des jets de boue par des sinistrés en colère après les inondations meurtrières. #inondations #Valencia #Valence #FelipeVI # pic.twitter.com/Lce1mu788K — Gilets Jaunes on continue (@GJoncontinue) November 3, 2024 × Spain's king getting pelted by mud from angry protesters in a suburb of Valencia, badly hit by last week's devastating floods.pic.twitter.com/4deTGFvg7H — Mike Eckel (@Mike_Eckel) November 3, 2024 × The ire of the crowd was mostly directed towards Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Valencia region's head, Carlos Mazon. Some of those in the crowd were also heard shouting, "Mazon resign! How many deaths?! Out!" Also Read: Miraculous rescue: Woman survives three days beside sister-in-law’s body in car amid Spain flash flood The town of Paiporta is one of the most affected regions by the floods, in which more than 200 people have been killed. The royal couple was accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other officials. Worst flood in history hits Spain The hopes of finding any survivors declined as one of the worst floods in the history of the country wrecked infrastructure and towns. Most of the deaths were reported from the Valencia region as thousands of security and emergency services frantically worked to remove mud and debris in search of the bodies. Describing "the worst natural disaster in the recent history of our country," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that it was Europe's second deadliest flood in this century. Watch: What Caused The Deadly Floods In Spain? "I am aware the response is not enough, there are problems and severe shortages... towns buried by mud, desperate people searching for their relatives... we have to improve," said Sanchez. Authorities, which include Mazon, have faced criticism over failed warning systems days before the floods, and some people also complained that the response to the disaster was very slow. "Thank you to the people who have come to help us, to all of them, because from the authorities: nothing," said a furious Estrella Caceres, 66, while speaking to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205&nbsp;people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris. Dozens of people are still missing as search and recovery efforts continue.</p>

<p>The situation went out of control as Spain’s east-central region received a year’s worth of rain within a few hours on Tuesday (Oct 29), resulting in flooding of streets and overflowing of rivers.</p>

<p>Now, some scary images of the region have emerged from space, with the flood-hit region appearing like an extension of the Balearic Sea. A satellite image captured on Oct 30 shows Spain’s east-central region totally inundated, giving an impression it’s in fact an inland sea.</p>

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<p>An analysis of before-and-after images of the region showed floodwater, appearing blue from space, covering regions that appeared dry and brown earlier. What were otherwise coastal areas looked like small islands.</p>

<h2><strong>What led to the catastrophe in Spain?</strong></h2>

<p>The destruction caused in Spain is being blamed on a usually rare weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain clouds. However, this phenomenon, known as DANA, is increasingly becoming common due to climate change.</p>

<p>According to meteorologists, a powerful storm gets generated after cold air blows over warm Mediterranean waters. It causes&nbsp;hotter air to rise and form&nbsp;dense clouds. This sometimes snowballs into heavy storms and tornadoes.</p>

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<p>According to experts, regions in Eastern and Southern Spain are more vulnerable to DANA phenomenon as they are located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.</p>

<p>"Forecasts were in line with what happened. But in an area between Utiel and Chiva, in the province of Valencia, rainfall exceeded 300 litres per square meter. In that area, storm systems formed and regenerated continuously," explained Ruben del Campo, spokesperson for the national weather agency Aemet.</p>

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Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205 people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris.

Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205 people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris. Dozens of people are still missing as search and recovery efforts continue. The situation went out of control as Spain’s east-central region received a year’s worth of rain within a few hours on Tuesday (Oct 29), resulting in flooding of streets and overflowing of rivers. Now, some scary images of the region have emerged from space, with the flood-hit region appearing like an extension of the Balearic Sea. A satellite image captured on Oct 30 shows Spain’s east-central region totally inundated, giving an impression it’s in fact an inland sea. Watch: What Caused The Deadly Floods In Spain? × An analysis of before-and-after images of the region showed floodwater, appearing blue from space, covering regions that appeared dry and brown earlier. What were otherwise coastal areas looked like small islands. What led to the catastrophe in Spain? The destruction caused in Spain is being blamed on a usually rare weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain clouds. However, this phenomenon, known as DANA, is increasingly becoming common due to climate change. According to meteorologists, a powerful storm gets generated after cold air blows over warm Mediterranean waters. It causes hotter air to rise and form dense clouds. This sometimes snowballs into heavy storms and tornadoes. Also read: Spain's rare, deadly flood disaster leaves at least 158 dead as rescuers rush to find survivors According to experts, regions in Eastern and Southern Spain are more vulnerable to DANA phenomenon as they are located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. "Forecasts were in line with what happened. But in an area between Utiel and Chiva, in the province of Valencia, rainfall exceeded 300 litres per square meter. In that area, storm systems formed and regenerated continuously," explained Ruben del Campo, spokesperson for the national weather agency Aemet. (With inputs from agencies)

Scary images show parts of Spain appear like inland sea from space following deadly floods

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But what caused this catastrophic floods and why were the floods in Spain so bad? Our next report explains the phenomenon, known locally as dana, a Spanish acronym for high-altitude isolated depression which caused this disaster.

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<p>Spain&nbsp;mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster.</p>

<p>An exceptionally powerful Mediterranean storm from Tuesday unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia region hit hardest.</p>

<p>The body coordinating rescue work in the Valencia region announced that 155 bodies had been recovered there by Thursday afternoon.</p>

<p>Officials in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia had announced a combined three deaths in their regions on Wednesday.</p>

<p>With many people still missing and some areas remaining inaccessible to rescuers, government ministers had warned Wednesday's provisional toll of 95 was likely to rise.</p>

<p>"Please, stay at home... follow the calls of the emergency services," pleaded Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.</p>

<p>"Right now the most important thing is to save as many lives as possible," Sanchez told residents of the eastern Valencia and Castellon provinces.</p>

<p>King Felipe VI warned the emergency was "still not over" and national weather service AEMET put parts of eastern and southern regions on high alert levels for rain on Thursday.</p>

<p>Flags flew at half-mast on government buildings and minutes of silence were observed nationwide at the start of three days of national mourning after&nbsp;Spain's deadliest floods in decades.</p>

<p>Eliu Sanchez, a resident of a suburb of Valencia city, recalled how the merciless currents snatched a man who tried to take refuge on a car.</p>

<p>"I have been told of people who were clinging to trees, but the force made them let go and they were carried away, calling for help. Trucks, everything was going from here to there," said Sanchez, 32.</p>

<h2>'Catastrophe'</h2>

<p>Emergency services backed by drones and more than 1,200 troops combed mud-caked towns and villages to find survivors and clear roads of debris.</p>

<p>Abandoned vehicles lay piled on top of each other like dominoes and some residents grabbed planks of wood to plough through layers of thick, sticky mud, AFP journalists saw in the Valencia region.</p>

<p>In Paiporta, a suburb of Valencia city at the epicentre of the damage, 27-year-old musician David Romero lamented a "catastrophe".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Neighbourhood after neighbourhood, street after street, there is not a business standing," he told AFP.</p>

<p>Hundreds of people are being sheltered in temporary accommodation while road and rail transport have been severely disrupted.</p>

<p>It could take up to three weeks to reopen the high-speed line between Madrid and Valencia, Transport Minister Oscar Puente wrote on X.</p>

<h2>'Nobody warned'</h2>

<p>Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the length, frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that are increasingly unpredictable and difficult to control.</p>

<p>The political fallout of the disaster started to rumble on Thursday after doubts were raised about the adequacy of warning systems.</p>

<p>Romero said the warnings in Paiporta only arrived when the local river was already overflowing and catching people off guard in the streets, a complaint echoed by 21-year-old Joaquin Rigon.</p>

<p>"Nobody warned of anything... they took out the owner of the bar here dead, drowned, chaos," Rigon told AFP.</p>

<p>The conservative head of the Valencia region had appeared to shift responsibility to the left-wing central government on Wednesday.</p>

<p>But the interior ministry criticised "erroneous information" on Thursday and said the regions, which have wide powers in&nbsp;Spain's decentralised political system, are responsible for managing civil protection procedures in emergencies.</p>

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Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster.

Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster. An exceptionally powerful Mediterranean storm from Tuesday unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water that swept away people and wrecked homes, with the eastern Valencia region hit hardest. The body coordinating rescue work in the Valencia region announced that 155 bodies had been recovered there by Thursday afternoon. Officials in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia had announced a combined three deaths in their regions on Wednesday. With many people still missing and some areas remaining inaccessible to rescuers, government ministers had warned Wednesday's provisional toll of 95 was likely to rise. "Please, stay at home... follow the calls of the emergency services," pleaded Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. "Right now the most important thing is to save as many lives as possible," Sanchez told residents of the eastern Valencia and Castellon provinces. King Felipe VI warned the emergency was "still not over" and national weather service AEMET put parts of eastern and southern regions on high alert levels for rain on Thursday. Flags flew at half-mast on government buildings and minutes of silence were observed nationwide at the start of three days of national mourning after Spain's deadliest floods in decades. Eliu Sanchez, a resident of a suburb of Valencia city, recalled how the merciless currents snatched a man who tried to take refuge on a car. "I have been told of people who were clinging to trees, but the force made them let go and they were carried away, calling for help. Trucks, everything was going from here to there," said Sanchez, 32. 'Catastrophe' Emergency services backed by drones and more than 1,200 troops combed mud-caked towns and villages to find survivors and clear roads of debris. Abandoned vehicles lay piled on top of each other like dominoes and some residents grabbed planks of wood to plough through layers of thick, sticky mud, AFP journalists saw in the Valencia region. In Paiporta, a suburb of Valencia city at the epicentre of the damage, 27-year-old musician David Romero lamented a "catastrophe". "Neighbourhood after neighbourhood, street after street, there is not a business standing," he told AFP. Hundreds of people are being sheltered in temporary accommodation while road and rail transport have been severely disrupted. It could take up to three weeks to reopen the high-speed line between Madrid and Valencia, Transport Minister Oscar Puente wrote on X. 'Nobody warned' Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the length, frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that are increasingly unpredictable and difficult to control. The political fallout of the disaster started to rumble on Thursday after doubts were raised about the adequacy of warning systems. Romero said the warnings in Paiporta only arrived when the local river was already overflowing and catching people off guard in the streets, a complaint echoed by 21-year-old Joaquin Rigon. "Nobody warned of anything... they took out the owner of the bar here dead, drowned, chaos," Rigon told AFP. The conservative head of the Valencia region had appeared to shift responsibility to the left-wing central government on Wednesday. But the interior ministry criticised "erroneous information" on Thursday and said the regions, which have wide powers in Spain's decentralised political system, are responsible for managing civil protection procedures in emergencies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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