Spain hit by deadliest floods in decades. Here’s what we know
Oct 31, 2024 · Spain is reeling from its worst flooding in decades, after a year’s worth of rain fell in just hours this week in the country’s southern and eastern regions.
2024 Spanish floods - Wikipedia
On 29 October 2024, torrential rain caused by an isolated low-pressure area at high levels brought over a year's worth of precipitation to several areas in eastern Spain, including the Valencian Community, Castilla–La Mancha, and Andalusia.
Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation - BBC
Nov 1, 2024 · Spain has been coming to terms with devastating floods which have left more than 200 people dead and dozens missing this week. Thousands of emergency services staff and military personnel have...
Satellite images show the devastation from Spain's deadly floods …
Nov 7, 2024 · BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses. Many died …
Spain floods: Horrific details emerge of how Valencia victims died …
Nov 1, 2024 · The full horror of the flash flooding in Spain began to emerge on Friday, just as new rainfall lashed southern parts of the country. The storm has killed at least 205 people, with 202 of those...
Spain floods death toll hits 205 as maps, satellite images reveal ...
Nov 1, 2024 · Chiva, Spain — The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to at least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger,...
Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods - BBC
Oct 31, 2024 · At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in generations as rescuers battle odds to find survivors. On Thursday more than 1,200 workers, aided by drones, were deployed...
Spain to grant residency, work permits to potentially 25,000 …
3 days ago · Additionally, foreigners who lost relatives in the floods will be given five-year residency. While governments across Europe are taking tougher stances against migration, Spain has been swimming against the current and hailing migrant workers’ contributions as a key factor in its economic growth and job creation last year.
Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing - BBC
Oct 30, 2024 · Rescue efforts are continuing as Spain endures its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people confirmed dead and dozens more missing after huge rains …
Photos show flash floods that killed at least 155 in Spain - NBC …
Oct 31, 2024 · 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...