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Spain Floods: More Rain on the Way

Spain braces for another storm after devastating floods kill 200; criticism mounts over government response.

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Climate ChangeEuropean UnionSpainGovernmentDisasterFloodStorm

AemetValencia Emergency

Rosa TaurisAntonio OjedaKing Felipe

What caused the flash floods in Spain?: The flash floods in Spain were caused by heavy rainfall, according to the Spanish meteorological agency, AEMET.
What efforts are being made to clean up after the floods?: Government workers and volunteers are clearing mud and rainwater from the streets using various tools like brooms, shovels, wheelbarrows, and buckets.
What advice has been given to residents regarding the impending rainfall?: Valencia Emergency spokesperson Rosa Tauris advised canceling classes and working remotely to avoid commuting during the heavy rainfall, and the town council of Chiva has already taken this measure.
What criticisms have been made regarding the handling of the previous storm?: Criticism has been directed at the regional leader for the delayed issuance of alerts during the previous storm, leading to protests and public anger, with some protesters even confronting King Felipe.
How does the upcoming storm compare to the one that caused the recent floods?: The storm expected to hit Valencia is weaker than the one that caused the recent devastating floods, but damage is still anticipated due to compromised infrastructure.

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