Spain's Deadly Floods

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 - 14 hours 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

Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on funding

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

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

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World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours 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 - 6 hours ago

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 - 4 hours ago

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

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

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 ...

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.

'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

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.

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.

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

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.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Spain Flash Floods: Scenes From the Deluge

Flash flooding across Spain killed more than 150 people after torrential rain left towns and villages submerged and turned streets into rivers.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

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.

Satellite Imagery Shows Breadth of Flooding in Spain

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

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.

How a Year of Rain Flooded Spain in Eight Hours

The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.

World - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding

Record rainfall caused severe flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico, over the weekend that killed at least two people and injured dozens more. The National Weather Service recorded nearly half ...

Deadly Spanish floods drive home threat of Mediterranean ‘petrol can’

Torrential rains were driven in part by dangerous rise in sea temperatures

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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.

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How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain's Valencia Region

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

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on funding

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

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

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

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

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

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

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

Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95

Flash floods kill at least 95 people in Spain

Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead

Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain

Catastrophic Flooding in Spain Kills at Least 95 People

Devastating floods kill at least 60 in Spain

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

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

Spain Flash Floods: Scenes From the Deluge

Devastating flooding in Spain kill at least 95 people

Satellite Imagery Shows Breadth of Flooding in Spain

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

How a Year of Rain Flooded Spain in Eight Hours

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding

Deadly Spanish floods drive home threat of Mediterranean ‘petrol can’

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

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