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Spain Floods: Red Alert and Ongoing Crisis

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Spain following a "gota fria" weather event lead to red alerts and widespread disruption. Criticism of authorities' delayed warning system persists.

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What is the cause of the red alert issued by Spain's Aemet?: Spain's Aemet meteorological agency issued a red alert for Malaga and Tarragona provinces due to a new "gota fria," a high-altitude depression causing heavy rainfall.
How does the new rainfall impact ongoing search and rescue operations?: The new rainfall threatens to disrupt the search for 17 missing people following the October floods. Authorities are concentrating their efforts around waterways and river mouths.
What are some of the consequences of the heavy rainfall beyond the immediate flooding?: The heavy rains caused school closures, sporting event postponements (Spain vs Poland tennis match), road and train closures, and the suspension of maritime traffic in some ports.
What areas are affected by the red alert and what is the predicted amount of rainfall?: The heavy rainfall is expected to accumulate 120-180 liters per square meter in coastal areas, lasting until Thursday. Valencia, still recovering from October 29th floods, is also bracing for significant rainfall.
What criticism has been leveled against authorities, and what action has been taken in response to it?: Authorities in affected areas sent warning messages via mobile phones, a contrast to the delayed warnings on October 29th which drew significant criticism and protests.

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