Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong
As climate change exacerbates weather patterns along Spain's Mediterranean coast, floods are becoming commonplace and some previous incidents have been deadly. But after at least five decades without a major catastrophe, many people in Valencia were unaware of the grave dangers posed by flash flooding or how to respond.
Spaniards protest over handling of flood disaster
In the latest demonstration over the floods, protesters filled the centre of Valencia demanding the resignation of regional government leader Carlos Mazon and chanting “Killers!”. “Our hands are stained with mud, yours with blood,” read one banner. Some demonstrators dumped muddy boots outside the council building in protests.
Thousands protest over handling of Spanish flood disaster
Protesters filled the streets of Valencia to demand accountability for the handling of catastrophic floods that have claimed more than 200 people.
Tens Of Thousands March In Spain Over Handling Of Deadly Floods
Tens of thousands of people marched Saturday in Valencia to voice their anger at the authorities' handling of deadly floods.
Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
Rescue teams are still searching for those missing in what could become Europe's worst storm-related disaster in over five decades.
Protests erupt in Spain after deadly floods
Thousands of people demonstrated in Valencia. The protests are a response to the way regional authorities have handled the devastating floods, reports Reuters. In the latest demonstration over the floods,
In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies
Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said ...
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Perils pegs Central Europe and Italy flood losses at EUR1.9bn
Perils has pegged the industry loss for the floods in Central Europe and Italy in September at EUR1.9bn ($2bn). In its ...
Spain sends more troops to flood zone as public anger rises
PAIPORTA, Spain, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Another 2,500 soldiers arrived in the flood-hit east of Spain on Monday to reinforce efforts to locate bodies and clear debris, as government officials traded blame ...
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Spain deploys army to Valencia as flood deaths surpass 150
Authorities said the death toll had reached 158 on Thursday, meaning it could become Europe’s worst storm-related disaster ...
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Spain faces rising flood risk as climate change intensifies
As global temperatures rise due to fossil fuel combustion, the atmosphere retains more moisture, leading to heavier rainfall. These recent flash floods occurred with just 1.3°C of global warming. If ...
Protests over Spain flood response interrupt visit by king to stricken Valencia suburb
The central government has said issuing alerts to the population ... and swept away cars and bits of masonry in tides of ...
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Pakistan's Chinese Solar-Panel Boom Risks New Debt Crisis
Amid soaring electricity prices, Pakistanis are switching to affordable Chinese solar panels to power their homes, small businesses, and factories. But the solar influx is leaving Islamabad with a ...
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Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger
The Valencian regional government is being criticized for not sending out flood warnings to mobile phones ... that was coordinated by Spain’s central government. Spain’s Interior Ministry ...
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Flood survivors pelt Spain's king with mud
King Felipe of Spain did not shy away from crowds when protesters started hurling mud, staying to talk to the people of ...
Spaniards demand Valencia leader resign for bungled flood response
It took days for officials to mobilize police reinforcements and soldiers that the regional government asked central ...