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Tragic Flash Floods Sweep Through Spain, Claim Lives and Leave Many Missing in Catastrophic Deluge

Madrid, Spain — A devastating series of flash floods has swept through parts of Spain, resulting in multiple fatalities and leaving several people missing, officials said on Wednesday. The sudden and severe weather event has affected various regions, particularly inundating streets and homes, and causing widespread disruption. Authorities are urgently responding to the crisis, with rescue teams deployed across the affected areas to assist in searching for those still unaccounted for and to aid those …

Historic Deluge in València: Cold Drop Storm Claims Over 60 Lives, Triggers Extensive Crisis Response

València, Spain – A severe weather phenomenon known as DANA has wreaked havoc across several Spanish regions, resulting in at least 62 confirmed deaths and widespread destruction. The chaos, likened to the disaster of the Tous dam collapse in 1982, has seen entire communities in València, Albacete, and parts of Andalusia overwhelmed by unprecedented flooding. Carlos Mazón, the regional president, has described the situation as fraught with “multiple victims,” an official term indicating a significant …

Unprecedented Deluge in Spain: Over 20,000 Lightning Strikes and Record Rainfall Devastate Valencia Region

Chiva, Spain – Residents of eastern Spain faced an unprecedented environmental ordeal as the small town of Chiva, just west of Valencia, recorded a staggering 491 millimeters (about 19 inches) of rain in a mere eight-hour period. This deluge is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather that has ambushed the region, bringing with it over 20,000 lightning strikes and creating scenes reminiscent of an apocalypse in several areas. The typical rainfall for Spain …

Tragic Floodwaters Claim Lives of Two Women in Connecticut, State of Emergency Declared Amid Historic Deluge

Hartford, CT — A state of emergency was declared in Connecticut after torrential rains led to catastrophic flooding, claiming the lives of two women who were swept away by the surging waters. The intense weather event, described as historic by local officials, wreaked havoc across the state, causing extensive damage and displacing numerous residents. Governor Ned Lamont responded to the crisis by issuing the emergency declaration, enabling the state to utilize federal assistance for recovery …