New storms and flooding threaten Spain’s hard-hit Valencia again
New storms in Spain have caused school closures and train cancellations two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other areas killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
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.
Spain: Demonstration in Valencia against government's handling of floods
Valencia, Spain - November 09, 2024 On November 9, 2024, a large demonstration took place at Valencia City Hall, Valencia, Spain, as people protested the government's handling of the devastating floods that affected the Valencian region and other areas of Spain.
Valencia government rules out resignations as anger grows over Spain flood response
The catastrophe started on 29 October when torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, with some areas receiving a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours.
Spain: Thousands protest in Valencia over flood handling
Over 220 people were killed in the flooding, which was the most deadly in Europe in decades.Tens of thousands of people marched on Saturday in the southeastern Spanish city of Valencia over authorities' handling of devastating floods.
Thousands of Spaniards demand resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Some protestors clashed with riot police in front of Valencia's city hall, where the protestors started their march to the seat of the regional government. Police used batons to beat them back.
Thousands in Spain demand resignations after deadly Valencia storms
In Spain, thousands have gathered to demand the resignation of officials after deadly storms in Valencia claimed 219 lives. Protesters, driven by grief and anger, are calling for accountability from leaders following the devastating disaster.
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Torrential rain in Spain causes more disruptions, flooding
Heavy rainfall continues to cause significant disruptions in Spain on Thursday, as the country experiences its second ...
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Cat pricing in Central Europe up 15-20% ahead of January renewals: SCOR’s Conoscente
French reinsurer SCOR is currently seeing more or less flat property catastrophe reinsurance rates ahead of the January 1st, ...
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Perils pegs Central Europe and Italy flood losses at EUR1.9bn
Perils has pegged the industry loss for the floods in Central Europe and Italy in September at EUR1.9bn ($2bn). In its ...
Thousands of protesters take to streets of Valencia following deadly flooding
Angry protesters are calling for Valencian president Carlos Mazón to resign after 219 people were killed in floods ...
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At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
The central government set up a crisis committee ... The death toll from flooding in Western Europe surpasses 150 as workers toil to clear the devastation and prevent further damage.
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Is Europe ill-prepared for flood disasters?
Europe is the fastest warming continent on earth but scientists say many local governments are badly prepared for weather ...
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At least 72 dead in 'unprecedented' flooding in southeast Spain
eastern Europe 21 dead in central Bosnia flooding, landslides caused by torrential rain "We are facing an unprecedented situation," Carlos Mazon, Valencia's chief of regional government ...
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Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links
PARIS (AP) — Torrential rains and flooding submerged roads and railways in central France on Thursday, disrupting transportation in the region. National railway operator SNCF halted regional ...
New storms and flooding hit Spain's southern Malaga province as EU debates crisis management
Flooding in garages, commercial premises and ground floor dwellings, overflowing streams and rivers, roads cut off and large ...
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Flooding in Spain: Breaking the cycle of shock and amnesia
NEWS ANALYSIS. In France, several political figures are expressing their sorrow at the disaster that has devastated the Valencia region, while simultaneously going back on climate transition promises ...
UN says flooding in South Sudan affect around 1.4 million people
Devastating flooding in South Sudan has affected around 1.4 million people, with 379,000 others displaced, according to a ...