Spain Floodings, over 205 dead in Valencia

[Nicky91]

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https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/29/europe/spain-flash-flooding-rain-intl-latam/index.html#:~:text=Several%20bodies%20have%20been% 20found%20after%20parts%20of,tearing%20down%20wall s%2C%20and%20sweeping%20away%20parked%20cars.



Several bodies have been found after parts of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash flooding on Tuesday, with some locations receiving up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours.

Footage from the city of Valencia showed mud-colored water flooding through the streets, tearing down walls and sweeping away parked cars.

Valencia’s regional leader Carlos Mazon told reporters early Wednesday that some bodies were found as rescue teams began to reach areas previously cut off by the floods.

“Unfortunately, we can confirm that some bodies have already been found, but out of respect for the families we are not going to give any more details,” Mazon said.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said an unspecified number of people were missing due to the flooding and asked citizens to act with “great caution” and avoid moving around if it is not necessary.

The Spanish government set up a crisis committee on Tuesday, according to the Palace of La Moncloa. It will be chaired by Sánchez and, from Wednesday, will coordinate the work of the Civil Guard, the National Police, the General Directorate of Civil Protection and the Military Emergency Unit.

Extreme rain warnings were in effect on Tuesday for some areas including around Valencia, according to Spain’s Meteorological Agency, AEMET. These warnings called for the potential of 200 mm (8 inches) of rain in less than 12 hours.

In some locations, the rainfall estimates were exceeded in even shorter periods of time. Chiva, which is east of Valencia, received 320 mm of rain in just over four hours, according to the European Severe Weather Database. The Valencia area averages 77 mm (3.03 inches) for the entire month of October.

Flooding was also reported in and around the cities of Murcia and Malaga with more than 100 mm (4 inches) of rain falling in some areas.

A strong upper level low pressure is moving northward into the region from Africa. The strong system is bringing a significant amount of atmospheric instability to the region. Extreme amounts of rainfall are also being enhanced with moisture from the Mediterranean Sea and upslope flow into higher terrain which acts to squeeze out additional moisture.

Rainfall warnings continue through Wednesday for portions of eastern and southern Spain, according to AEMET. The warnings north of Valencia are for rainfall totals in excess of 100 mm (4 inches) and rainfall rates of 30 mm per hour (1.18 inches per hour).

Areas of southwestern Spain will see the threat of heavy rain continue through the end of the week.


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[Nicky91]

all La Liga games for this weekend and next weekend considered to be postponed


also under consideration to postpone any champions league, europa league home games for spanish teams

[Vanessa]

Omg this is awful :shocked:

[UserSince2005]

I own property in Spain, fortuntely its all okay

[Crimson Dynamo]

what a silly title

and in very poor taste

[Nicky91]

what a silly title

and in very poor taste

you guys live in perfectly safe UK, no flooding attacks ever occur there



i am gonna donate 500 euros to Spain

[arista]

Over150 dead now Nicky


8 Hours of

a Whole Years Rain

[Crimson Dynamo]

you guys live in perfectly safe UK, no flooding attacks ever occur there



i am gonna donate 500 euros to Spain

Again stop using a tragedy to post silly stuff and tell lies

[Cherie]

Very sad, such a disaster, apparently a bridge was swept away on the AP7

[arista]

Very sad, such a disaster, apparently a bridge was swept away on the AP7


A Years Rain
in 8 hours is a killer


Sadly 160 dead bodies so far.

[bots]

it's not an attack.

I've been in spain when the rain beats down and it's always had heavier rain than we get in the uk. They also don't have very good drainage systems so when there is unusually heavy rain it does get overwhelmed. All that being said, it is a tragedy

[arista]

it's not an attack.

I've been in spain when the rain beats down and it's always had heavier rain than we get in the uk. They also don't have very good drainage systems so when there is unusually heavy rain it does get overwhelmed. All that being said, it is a tragedy



Yes better title Nicky, thanks to bots

Spain : the rain beats down, over 160 dead in Valencia

[The Slim Reaper]

We lock up climate protestors in this country.

[Livia]

Attack?

[arista]

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[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

all La Liga games for this weekend and next weekend considered to be postponed


also under consideration to postpone any champions league, europa league home games for spanish teams

I'm pretty confident that the Spanish have got bigger priorities on their mind at the moment... I hope.

[joeysteele]

Horrific.
Really devastating.

[Nicky91]

meanwhile all the stupid Netherlands news broadcasts can think of is if there aren't any dutch tourists injured or among the dead

:facepalm:

[Nicky91]

that's really the dutch mentality, think of ourselves first


at least our prime minister expressed his sympathies for everyone affected by these floodings

even had it translated in spanish
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[arista]

More dead bodies are located

205 dead this hour in Spain


Ref: SkyNewsHD Live in Spain.

[arista]

https://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mol/2024/11/01/7374219234065662341/964x580_JPG-SINGLE_7374219234065662341.jpg

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/01/12/91554175-14029127-image-a-95_1730462466904.jpg
[Firefighters pump out the floodwater
out of a tunnel where vehicles are piled up,
after heavy rains in Alfafar, in Valencia, Spain,
November 1, 2024]

[arista]

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[Nicky91]

More dead bodies are located

205 dead this hour in Spain


Ref: SkyNewsHD Live in Spain.

updated the OP

:(


very sad all of this

[arista]

Yes even worse
many are angry with the lack of proper warnings

So many go swept away to death,
as the Water Flash flooded

[Livia]

My best friend and his husband moved to Spain earlier this year - I really miss him - luckily they're not too near the flooding but they have suffered terrible, violent storms in the last couple of days.

[Cherie]

The Junta were too slow releasing warnings and a text message was sent too late, many of those who died were on their way home from work

[arista]

270 Dead bodies Total today


SkyNewsHD showed a shocking report.

The Spanish King
and the Prime Minister
had to go back to his car
as the locals in one area.
Got so Angry........


They were also at that Massive Superstore
that has 2 Floors underground
full of Cars and water.


Divers go in to see how many dead bodies

https://news.sky.com/story/angry-crowds-hurl-mud-and-insults-at-king-of-spain-as-he-visits-town-devastated-by-floods-13247483

[arista]

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[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/03/18/91619505-14035679-image-a-134_1730657651097.jpg

Windows of the PM Cars
Smashed in as they drove off fast


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14035679/king-felipe-queen-letizia-endure-mud-valencia-floods.html

[arista]

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[arista]

The Online Only Paper

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[Cherie]

Elimination of the UVE: A political decision that cost lives during the DANA in the Valencian Community
Introduction: The recent DANA (Isolated Depression in High Levels) has devastated the Valencian Community, leaving in its path a trail of destruction and numerous lost lives. In this context, the removal of the Valencian Emergency Unit (UVE) by the government of Carlos Mazón, in coalition with Vox, has been harshly criticized. This political decision, driven by the PP and Vox, has been cited as a key factor in the ineffective emergency response.
Context and Background: The UVE was created by the previous government of Ximo Puig with the aim of improving coordination and response to natural disasters. However, in 2023 the new government of the Valencian Community, led by Carlos Mazón and supported by Vox, decided to dismantle this unit. According to his arguments, the UVE did not bring significant improvements to existing emergency services and represented an unnecessary expense. This decision has been viewed by many as a political move rather than a measure based on efficiency and public safety.
Impact of DANA: DANA has caused havoc in the Valencian Community, with rainfall exceeding 200 litres per square meter in some areas. The resulting floods have caused significant material damage, evacuations and, sadly, numerous human losses. Affected citizens have expressed frustration and desperation at the magnitude of the disaster and the response from the authorities. The lack of a specialized unit like the UVE has been evident in the disorganization and slowness of the response.
Critical Analysis: The removal of the UVE has been heavily criticized, especially in the context of the recent DANA. Experts in emergency management have noted that UWE could have significantly improved coordination and speed of crisis response. The absence of this unit has left the region vulnerable and ill-prepared to face a catastrophe of this magnitude. The political opposition and numerous citizens have questioned the decision of the current government, accusing them of endangering people's lives for political motives.
Conclusions: The recent DANA has highlighted the importance of having specialised units in emergency management. The removal of the UVE, a political decision driven by the PP and Vox, has had tragic consequences. It is crucial to learn from this experience and consider reinstating the UVE or implementing alternative measures that will ensure an effective response to future emergencies. Political decisions should be evaluated based on their real impact on the safety and well-being of the population, and not based on partisan interests.
No political party should plaster this people as wonderful as the Valencian!
It's time for us not to be afraid to demand responsibility to whoever it may concern, both left and right, all they want is confrontation of ourselves for political gain.

[arista]

Sadly Two British are among
the Dead.

(Don & Terry Turner)

SkyNewsHD

[arista]

More Shocking Flooding in Malaga


GMBHD itv

Showed a Car Tied to a Street Light
to top it floating away........................



Also Reported on Times Radio Live
this time there are plenty of alerts
so No Deaths.

Good they have a Times Reporter in Malaga