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Spain Floods: Evacuations and Renewed Warnings
Heavy rains and flooding in eastern and southern Spain cause evacuations, school closures, and renewed concerns following deadly October storms.
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- What is the current weather situation in Spain?
- Heavy rains and floods in Spain, particularly in the eastern and southern regions, have caused widespread damage and disruption, leading to school closures and evacuations.
- What actions are being taken in response to the severe weather?
- Over 3000 people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure in Málaga, and the port of Valencia has been closed due to severe weather conditions. Incidents such as a person being rescued from a flooded car in Benicarló were also reported.
- Which regions of Spain are most affected by the heavy rainfall?
- The affected areas include the provinces of Málaga, Granada, Tarragona, Valencia, and Castellón, with code red warnings issued for parts of Catalonia and Andalusia due to expected torrential rainfall.
- What was the subject of the protests that occurred last weekend?
- Protests took place last weekend against regional president Carlos Mazón, with demonstrators blaming him for the failures in emergency response to the October floods.
- What was the impact of the previous flooding incident in late October?
- The recent flooding follows deadly storms in late October that resulted in over 200 deaths, mostly around Valencia. The death toll is expected to rise further as there are still dozens of people missing.