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Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong
By David Latona, Corina Pons, Pietro Lombardi and Aislinn Laing PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) - The water was already knee-high on the ground floor of the hotel where Aitana Puchal had taken refugee when she received a text alert from the regional government of Valencia at 8 pm on Oct.
Spain: Thousands protest in Valencia over flood response
Residents of the eastern Spanish city accuse the regional government of failing to issue a flood alert soon enough. Over 220 people were killed in the deadliest floods Europe has seen in decades.
Tens of thousands march in Spain over handling of deadly floods
Tens of thousands of people marched Saturday in Valencia and other Spanish cities to voice their anger at the authorities' handling of deadly floods.
Thousands Protest Over Handling of Spanish Flood Disaster
Thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday over regional authorities' handling of devastating floods that killed more than 220 people in one of Europe's worst natural disasters for decades.
How slow warnings, poor defences left Spain exposed to deadly floods
The water was already knee-high on the ground floor of the hotel where Aitana Puchal had taken refugee when she received a text alert from the regional government of Valencia at 8 pm on Oct. 29 warning people to shelter in place from severe flash floods.
Spain hit by fresh flash flooding after deadly storms
Something like this has not happened in Cadaques for many, many years.” Local media has reported that the intensity of the downpour has eased, however the dramatic incident comes as communities in Valencia continue mopping up after at least 219 people died in flash flooding in the worst event of its kind in decades.
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AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain’s floods of the century
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain ...
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Spain refuses to permit vessel to dock over weapons shipment to Israel
Maersk confirms one of its container vessels was refused permission to dock at Spain's Algeciras port due to alleged weapons ...
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The Great British holiday can’t compete with Spain’s value
Contrast Britain’s faded coastal towns with the pristine, palm fringed seafronts of Spain’s booming resorts, where even this ...
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Spain’s catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
Spain’s catastrophic floods have left behind staggering devastation and despair. But the numbers associated with the tragedy ...
A research boat will scan the seabed to help search for those missing in Spain’s floods
A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to help in the ...
Spain's Forgotten Flooding—Where Is the World's Help Amid Loss and Devastation? | Opinion
The story of Spain's Picaña and Paiporta is a testament to both human resilience and the pressing need for action.
Spain sends research vessel to scan seafloor for Valencia victims as flash floods hit different region
Barcelona — A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to ...
Spain Records Rainiest October Ever, Culminating in Deadly Floods
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain has registered the rainiest October on record, culminating in the most deadly floods in decades in ...
'Life turned to dust': A family's grief after Spain floods
The boy’s grandma, Antonia María, said her son Victor’s life had been destroyed - in her own words “turned to dust”. As he ...