Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong
PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) - The water was already knee-high on the ground floor of the hotel where Aitana Puchal had taken refuge when she received a text alert from the regional government of Valencia at 8 pm on Oct.
Online Disinformation Exacerbates Spain Flood Disaster
The disinformation inundating social media during Spain's catastrophic floods threatened the crucial work of emergency services and exploited fear, anger and grief, an AFP investigation has found.
Over 150 Dead in Floods: Spain's Worst Disaster in Decades
Over 150 people have died due to floods in Spain. Torrential rains hit the Valencia region in Eastern Spain on Tuesday, with some towns seeing a year's worth of rainfall in just 8 hours. Dozens of people are still missing and the death toll is expected to go up.
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.
Tens of thousands march in Spain to protest handling of flood disaster
Tens of thousands of people marched in cities across Spain on Saturday to express their anger over the authorities' handling of flooding that has killed at least 220 people and left cities swamped
'Flood disaster' Spain massive protests...Tossing mud and calling for his resignation.
Anchor] At the end of last month, massive protests erupted in Spain, where heavy flooding killed more than 200 people, condemning the authorities for their
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.
Spaniards protest over handling of flood disaster
By Graham Keeley VALENCIA (Reuters) -Tens of 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 to voice their anger at the authorities' handling of deadly floods.
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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Spain PM says flood disaster debate must follow recovery
Spain on Monday announced fresh measures worth almost 3.8 billion euros to help stricken citizens recover from the country's ...
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Spain floods death toll hits 205 as maps, satellite images reveal Valencia impact and residents blast response
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were ...
Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police to Valencia as death toll climbs to over 200
So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering ...
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
The tragedy is already Europe's worst flood-related disaster since 1967 when at least 500 people died in Portugal.
A week after Spain's floods, families hold onto hope loved ones are not among dead
Spanish authorities say that 89 people are confirmed to be missing one week after the catastrophic floods in the eastern ...
Spain floods mapped: Where are weather alerts in force as death toll hits 217?
New weather warnings issued in areas in Spain as prime minister warns devastation from flooding is ‘not finished’ ...
Watch as yet MORE horror floods smash Spain with torrents sweeping cars like litter just days after more than 200 killed
A FRESH wave of horror floods has smashed Spain yet again with devastating footage showing powerful torrents sweeping cars ...
Spaniards brace for fresh storms two weeks after deadly Valencia floods
Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain and flash floods prompted rivers ...