Why were the floods in Spain so bad

Why were the floods in Spain so bad? A visual guide

Scores of people have died as country is hit by deadliest floods in decades. At least 150 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, ...

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‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair

Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...

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Were flood alerts issued too late? Blame game rages in Spain

Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.

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At least 155 people were killed in devastating flash floods in Spain

Devastating floods have killed at least 155 people in eastern and southern Spain, local officials announced Thursday, after torrential rain fueled the worst natural disaster in the country’s modern ...

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Flash floods kill at least 95 people in Spain

At least 95 people have been killed and many others are missing after torrential rain caused flash flooding in southern and eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday.

Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead

Spanish authorities say dozens of people have died in flash flooding that is the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain

Spanish authorities said 51 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted transportation. Rainstorms caused flooding in a wide swath of ...

Catastrophic Flooding in Spain Kills at Least 95 People

More than a year’s worth of rain fell overnight in some areas, washing away bridges and flooding towns.

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Devastating floods kill at least 60 in Spain

Parts of Spain are recovering from severe flooding that killed at least 60 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

Flash Floods in Spain Kill at Least 95: What to Know

More than 90 people were killed after the downpour, which some residents said was the worst they had ever witnessed.

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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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Spain Flash Floods: Scenes From the Deluge

Flash flooding across Spain killed more than 95 people after torrential rain left towns and villages submerged and turned streets into rivers.

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Devastating flooding in Spain kill at least 95 people

Flooding in eastern Spain has killed at least 95 people, with the worst damage around Valencia. The number of victims is expected to rise as search and rescue crews pull people out of the water.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

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Woman and her dog rescued from waist-high flooding in Spain

A woman and her dog were airlifted to safety in eastern Spain, as torrential rain caused deadly flooding so high that rescuers had to swim through chest-high waters to get to her. According to the ...

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

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