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
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.
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.
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,
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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 ...
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Angry crowds throw mud and hurl insults at King of Spain as search continues for flood victims
The central government has said issuing alerts to the population ... and swept away cars and chunks of masonry in tides of mud. The tragedy is already Europe’s worst flood-related disaster in a ...
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 ...
More Troops Reinforce Rescue Efforts in Flood-Hit Spain as Public Anger Mounts
PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) -Another 2,500 soldiers arrived in the flood-hit east of Spain on Monday to reinforce efforts to ...
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At the Spanish flood ‘ground zero’ normal is a long way away
The regional Valencia government, which is being slammed for not alerting the populace of the danger in time, has asked the central government in Madrid for €31bn to ensure the recovery. Over a week ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Why Valencia's president is being blamed for Spain's flood devastation
Valencia's president is being blamed for Spain's flood devastation, which has claimed the lives ... He has also attempted ...
European Investment Bank allocates €900 million for recovery of Spain's flood-hit regions
The aid model follows the rapid response approach used by the EIB after the floods in Central Europe last September.View on ...
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 ...