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Valencia DANA Storm: Victim Analysis
Analysis of the 216 victims from the devastating DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, detailing demographics, identification methods, and judicial involvement.
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- What methods were used to identify the victims?
- Identification of the deceased utilized fingerprint analysis (168 cases), DNA (45 cases), and hospital records (3 cases). All 216 victims had autopsies conducted and were identified.
- What were the primary nationalities of the victims?
- The majority of the victims (190) were Spanish nationals, with 26 holding other nationalities, predominantly Romanian (9). Other nationalities included Moroccan, Chinese, and UK citizens, among others.
- Which municipalities had the most recovered bodies?
- Paiporta had the highest number of recovered bodies (45), followed by Catarroja (25), Valencia (16), and other municipalities with double-digit counts. The municipality where the body was found is recorded, not the victim's place of residence.
- How many judicial offices are involved in the investigations?
- Twenty judicial offices across ten different judicial districts are handling preliminary proceedings for the 216 fatalities. Sixteen active missing person reports remain.
- What was the total number of fatalities resulting from the DANA storm in Valencia?
- The October 29th, 2023, DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, resulted in 216 fatalities. Over 100 victims were aged 70 or older, and there were nine minors among the deceased.