Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods

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Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the government is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed at least 211 people

World - ABC News - 1 hour ago

Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police

So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering streets and businesses.

World - CBS News - 3 hours ago

Spain's PM orders 10,000 troops and police to flood-hit Valencia

Spain's prime minister said the flooding that killed 211 people was one of worst in Europe this century.

Spain's PM orders 10,000 troops and police to flood-hit Valencia

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How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain's Valencia Region

Nearly 16 inches of rain fell, but experts say the need for infrastructure improvements was well understood in the region.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95

About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why was Valencia vs. Real Madrid postponed? Massive floods after storms in Spain causes match rescheduling

Real Madrid announced they'd contribute $1 million dollars to the recovery effort

Sports - CBS Sports - 22 hours ago

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly

Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain

The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern Spain

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Dozens dead in flash floods in Valencia, Spain, officials say

The flash floods were caused by heavy rain, which by Wednesday morning had begun "easing off," according to the country's meteorological agency.

Valencia's cup game postponed after fatal floods

Valencia have has their request to postpone Wednesday's Copa del Rey game against Parla Escuela in Madrid accepted by Spain's football federation (RFEF) after floods in the southeast of the ...

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Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin

Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

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Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on funding

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Spain’s deadly floods put spotlight on lack of climate preparedness

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Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

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After Flash Floods in Spain, Rescuers and Residents Face a Grim Scene

Others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.

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Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain

Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia. Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.

Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago

At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades

Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago

British man, 71, dies after being rescued from Spain floods

The president of the Andalusian government says the man suffered "several" heart attacks.

Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 lives

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