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May 1, 10:10

Valencia Flood: Monitoring Failures Exacerbated Death Toll

An expert study on the October 29, 2024, Valencia flood revealed that the devastating flood resulted from rainfall in the Horteta and Gallego ravines, which converged downstream of the flow gauge, causing a surge that was three times the measured flow and resulting in at least 225 deaths.

Valencia Flood: Monitoring Failures Exacerbated Death Toll

An expert study on the October 29, 2024, Valencia flood revealed that the devastating flood resulted from rainfall in the Horteta and Gallego ravines, which converged downstream of the flow gauge, causing a surge that was three times the measured flow and resulting in at least 225 deaths.

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What were the primary causes of the underestimation of the October 29th flood's severity in Valencia, leading to significant loss of life?

A study by experts from the University of Valencia, Aemet, and Avamet reveals that the October 29, 2024, flood in Valencia, Spain, which caused at least 225 deaths, was likely underestimated. The actual flow rate may have been three times higher than the measured 2,283 cubic meters per second. The initial flood wave originated not from the Poyo ravine's main channel, but from the Horteta and Gallego ravines, which converge downstream of the flow gauge.

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Mar 28, 22:10

Record Rainfall in South Texas Causes Devastating Floods

Life-threatening flash floods in South Texas caused by days of heavy rainfall resulted in numerous water rescues, school closures, and infrastructure damage, with the Arroyo Colorado River nearing a record-breaking 30-foot water level and a tornado touching down near Edcouch, Texas.

Record Rainfall in South Texas Causes Devastating Floods

Life-threatening flash floods in South Texas caused by days of heavy rainfall resulted in numerous water rescues, school closures, and infrastructure damage, with the Arroyo Colorado River nearing a record-breaking 30-foot water level and a tornado touching down near Edcouch, Texas.

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How did the slow-moving weather system contribute to the severity of the flooding in South Texas?

The flooding resulted from a stationary boundary between warm and cold air masses, leading to heavy rainfall concentrated in the same areas. This slow-moving weather system caused flash flooding emergencies in McAllen and Harlingen, with reports of vehicles stranded in waist-deep water and minor flooding at a local hospital. The significant rainfall and resulting flooding led to the cancellation of classes in several school districts and at South Texas College.

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