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Delayed Response to Valencia Flood: CHJ Head's Testimony Highlights Information Gaps

The head of Spain's Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) testified that his agency learned of the devastating October 29th Valencia flood late, attributing the delay to the Generalitat's responsibility for monitoring smaller waterways and asserting that the available data didn't warrant earlier wa...

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Dana Anniversary Approaches: Valencia's Flood Recovery Efforts Hampered by Bureaucratic Delays

Two months before the anniversary of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, disagreements between regional and national governments hinder crucial anti-flood works, delaying the disbursement of promised funds and leaving municipalities vulnerable as autumn rains approach.

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Valencia Floods: Communication Gaps in Emergency Response Investigated

Following the October 29th, 2023 Valencia floods, which resulted in 228 deaths, the Guardia Civil criticized Aemet for not providing real-time rainfall data, while the CHJ claims real-time data transmission is their responsibility, and Aemet reports 24 phone calls to emergency services; this highlig...

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Valencia Floods' Lingering Trauma on Schoolchildren

Months after devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, claimed 228 lives, schoolchildren still grapple with anxiety and trauma, necessitating emotional support and specialized interventions from schools and community organizations.

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Valencia Floods: Delayed Infrastructure Cited as Key Factor in High Death Toll

Engineers testifying in the Valencian parliament stated that the October 29, 2024, Valencia floods, causing 128 deaths, could have been less severe if planned improvements to the Poyo ravine had been completed; the project, approved in 2011, was delayed due to various reasons, highlighting failures ...

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5,000 Protest Mazón's Handling of Valencia Floods

5,000 people protested in Valencia on Sunday, demanding the resignation of President Carlos Mazón for his handling of the October 29th floods that killed 228, eight months after the event, highlighting ongoing public anger over slow reconstruction and insufficient aid.

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Delayed Emergency Alert in Valencia Flood Investigation

The investigation into the October 29, 2023, Valencia flood, which killed 228, focuses on a one-hour delay in a mass mobile alert, with a high-ranking official stating no one specifically ordered it.

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Discrepancies in Valencia Flood Aid: Regional Government Challenges National Figures

Two months before the anniversary of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, the regional government disputes the national government's reported aid figures, citing discrepancies in direct aid to victims and infrastructure recovery funds.

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Valencia Flood Inquiry: Communication Failures Cited in Guardia Civil Report

A Guardia Civil report investigating the October 29, 2023, Valencia floods highlights communication failures by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) and the Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) in issuing timely warnings about the Poyo ravine's overflow, resulting in 192 deaths.

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Valencia Flood Victims Meet with President to Discuss Prevention Measures

Valencia president Carlos Mazón met with 1,400 flood victims from the group Tots a una veu on Thursday, nine months after the October 2023 floods that killed 228 people, focusing on infrastructure improvements and emergency protocols to prevent future disasters rather than assigning blame.

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Valencia Court Upholds Investigation into Flood Deaths

A Valencia court upheld an investigation into two former officials for their alleged roles in the October 29, 2022, floods that killed 228 people in Valencia province, rejecting appeals and supporting the investigating judge's decisions for the eighth time.

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Spain's Public Deficit Rises Due to Valencia Flood Relief Spending

Spain's public administrations recorded a €5.523 billion deficit by April 2025, a 5.7% increase from 2024, mainly due to €2.835 billion in extraordinary spending to address the October 2024 Valencia floods; excluding this, the deficit would have been significantly lower.

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