Official Blames Flood

Spanish official blames flood alert failure on Madrid, not his long lunch

Head of Valencia regional government spent three hours with a journalist on day emergency alerts were sent out late

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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.

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Spanish officials elevate death toll from flash floods to at least 95, including 92 in eastern Valencia region

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Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger

Moments after rushing waters burst through the door to her home, Mari Carmen Pérez received a text message alert from regional Spanish authorities warning her of the possibility of flash floods

World - ABC News - October 31

Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger

Moments after rushing waters burst through the door to her home, Mari Carmen Pérez received a text message alert from regional Spanish authorities warning her of the possibility of flash floods.

Counting the cost of Spain's hellish floods, the government pledged $11B, local officials want $34B

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Spain’s deadly floods

An inadequate response highlights the lack of preparedness against extreme weather

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Spanish official blames flood alert failure on Madrid, not his long lunch

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Spanish officials elevate death toll from flash floods to at least 95, including 92 in eastern Valencia region

Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger

Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger

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